Environmental Science, M.S. | NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Environmental Science, M.S.

Civil and Urban Engineering
Master of Science
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About the Program

The M.S. in Environmental Science at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering prepares students to design sustainable solutions for preserving, protecting and restoring environments. The program provides a strong foundation in the fundamental sciences as well as regulatory environment issues that govern human-natural environmental interactions. You’ll work alongside leading NYC faculty on research and scholarly activities including:

  • Natural and urban environmental systems management
  • Food resilient cities and vulnerability mapping
  • Urban water cycle/watershed studies
  • Contamination remediation
  • Climate change impacts on natural resources and anthropogenic interactions
  • Water and energy supply and demand chains

You’ll be immersed in a learning environment that combines theory with practical, real-world problem-solving, preparing you for a career in the industry or advanced graduate studies. Flexible course options and research opportunities allow you to tailor the program to your career goals.

Career Outcomes

The M.S. in Environmental Science program prepares students for careers as an environmental scientist, climate scientist, water quality scientist, air quality scientist, environmental policy analyst, and more.

Specifically, students will be able to:

  • Fundamentally understand the science and applied engineering of natural and manmade environmental systems;
  • Evaluate the interactions between man and the environment and control adverse impacts of pollution on ecological systems;
  • Understand the monitoring and laboratory analysis of environmental systems; and
  • Participate actively in a multidisciplinary team of professionals to solve environmental problems.

Since the 1990s, NYU’s Wasserman Center for Career Development has conducted the Life Beyond the Square Survey to track NYU graduates’ career trajectories. Visit the Tandon Graduate Employment Dashboard and select “Masters” and “Tandon School of Engineering” for insights on recent alumni outcomes.

Curriculum

The M.S. in Environmental Science is a 30-credit program. To graduate, students must complete all program requirements linked below with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both graduate coursework and guided studies (including readings, projects, theses, and dissertations). GPA averages for coursework and guided studies are computed separately, and transfer credits from other institutions are not included in these averages.

Program Requirements
Sample Course Schedule

Applying to the Program

Applicants typically hold a B.S. degree in a related science discipline from an accredited U.S. institution or a recognized institution of higher learning abroad, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants holding B.S. degrees must demonstrate the necessary technical background to pursue advanced work in environmental science.

If you’re coming from a non-technical background, the NYU Tandon Bridge program provides a pathway to develop prerequisite skills. This online, self-paced program prepares students without STEM backgrounds for graduate programs at NYU Tandon.

For more information, visit NYU Tandon’s Admission Requirements webpage.

Successful applicants typically have completed the following coursework:

  • College chemistry with laboratory sessions (two semesters)
  • College calculus (one semester)
  • College statistics (one semester)
  • Another science course (one semester)
  • Water resources or hydrology (one semester)
  • Environmental processes (one semester)
  • Data analytics and problem-solving using computers

International applicants must complete these requirements prior to applying. Domestic applicants, however, may satisfy course requirements related to water resources and environmental processes by taking Environmental Engineering (CE-UY 3223) at its first offering after enrollment in the M.S. program.

All students admitted to NYU Tandon School of Engineering are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships—no separate application required. For more information, visit the Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships webpage.