OpenFieldMaster of Science in Freshwater Sciences (UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences)
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System · Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Academic Overview & Description
The only standalone school of freshwater science in North America, studying Great Lakes toxic algal blooms, invasive dreissenid mussels, and urban coastal watershed protection.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Great Lakes Freshwater Fellowship: $26,000 annual research stipend plus tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- $0
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ undergraduate GPA in biology, chemistry, hydrology, or geology
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Transcripts, scientific CV, 1,000-word statement of freshwater research intent
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of academic recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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