M.P.S. in Environmental
Science

Prerequisite Courses

• Applied Statistics or Biostatistics
• Biology I with Lab
• Biology II with Lab
• Chemistry I with Lab
• Calculus I or higher
• One or more of the following: Anatomy, Ecology, Geology, Physiology (general or basic level)

Note: The above-listed courses must be completed prior to acceptance to the M.P.S. Environmental Science. NSU’s Department of Marine & Environmental Sciences will review similar coursework as possible substitutes upon request.

Admissions Requirements

• NSU Graduate Application 
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution.
• Official Transcripts from all educational institutions attended since high school.
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.75
• Submit a 'Resume' OR 'Curriculum Vita'

• For non-native English speakers and graduates of foreign institutions (where English is not the primary language instruction). Demonstrate English-language proficiency is required through one of the following options:

  1. Successful completion of a degree at an approved U.S. institution of higher education where English is the primary language of instruction.
  2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) official score of 213 on the computerized test, 550 on the paper test format, or 79 on the Internet format.