Master of Science in Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES)

Academic Overview & Description

Interdisciplinary environmental degree covering watershed hydrology, mine land reclamation, geospatial soil modeling, and alpine climate adaptation.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Montana Agricultural Experiment Station Fellowship: $28,000 annual stipend plus tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

$0

Application Fee

$60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.2+ undergraduate GPA in environmental science, chemistry, or geology

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Transcripts, 1,000-word statement of research intent, writing sample

Letters of Recommendation

Three academic references

Institutional Guidance

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

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