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Master of Science in Environmental Science - Aquatic Ecology & Watersheds

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga · Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Target Discipline: environmentApplication Deadline: March 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Field-oriented graduate degree utilizing the Tennessee River gorge and southern Appalachian ecosystems for aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling, karst hydrology, and conservation policy.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: Tennessee River Gorge Trust Graduate Grants up to $14,000
Tuition Rate: $540/credit hour
Application Fee: $35

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: Bachelor's in biology, environmental science, or geology with 3.0+ GPA
English Language: TOEFL 79+
Standardized Exam: Exempt
Application Materials: Environmental research proposal
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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