Master of Science in Environmental Science - Marine Estuarine & Salish Sea Toxicology

Academic Overview & Description

Premier environmental science master's partnering with Shannon Point Marine Center to investigate ocean acidification in the Salish Sea, microplastic bioaccumulation in marine trophic webs, and salmon habitat restoration.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Shannon Point Marine Center Teaching Assistantships: $16,800/year stipend plus full tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded TA)

Application Fee

$100

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ undergraduate GPA in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or related STEM

English Language

IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 86+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Statement of purpose, resume, transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Washington University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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