Master of Science in Environmental Science Program

The M.Sc. in Environmental Science is a thesis-based degree with three areas of specialization: 1) Ecology and Evolution; 2) Physical Sciences; and 3) Policy and Management. Because of our broad range of expertise (see Faculty), TRU is superbly positioned to train students to approach specific sub-disciplines using techniques ranging from molecular techniques to ecosystem ecology to policy, management, and ethical considerations.

Structure

The M.Sc. degree in Environmental Science requires the completion of 28 credit hours, including: two core courses, elective courses, and an independent research project culminating in a thesis. Students will select one of three concentrations, depending on their specific research interests. All students, regardless of concentration, are required to complete the 7 credit hours of core courses. The core courses, in particular ENVS 5000, are the backbone of our program where faculty and students from many different disciplines will analyze and discuss environmental issues from different perspectives.

Core curriculum (7 credits):
ENVS 5000 - Environmental Science: Topics and Case Studies (4 credits)
ENVS 5010 - Research Methods, Preparation and Presentation (3 credits)

Advanced Topics (3 credits)
Choose from:
ENVS 5020 - Advanced Topics in Ecology and Evolution
ENVS 5030 - Advanced Topics in Physical Sciences
ENVS 5040 - Advanced Topics in Policy and Management

Electives (6 credits)
3 of which must be selected in the chosen concentration
3 of which must be selected in one of the other 2 concentrations

Masters Thesis (12 credits)