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You’re ready to advance in your career in the environmental field. Nova Southeastern University’s Master of Professional Science in Environmental Science is designed to deliver you with a graduate-level education in a time-efficient manner. This program provides you with a solid background in environmental science as well as the practical and managerial skills you need to get ahead—and it can be completed in just 1 ½ years.
Today’s top employers are looking for professionals who have the practical skills to formulate, abstract, analyze, and solve problems. NSU’s M.P.S. in Environmental Science will help you to become a leader who understands scientific communication and processes. You’ll have opportunities to participate in faculty-guided and independent research, and get hands-on in laboratory and classroom settings, as well as on the field. NSU is situated at the edge of diverse marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems, making it easy for you to work in the environments that match your interests. As a graduate of the M.P.S. in Environmental Science program you’ll be prepared to pursue a career in science, education, industry, or business.
Choose Elective Courses From The Following Areas
Focus on contemporary problems and conflicts arising from increased use of coastal areas
Quick Facts
Winter 2026: Friday, November 14, 2025
Summer 2026: Friday, April 17, 2026
Environmental Science Curriculum
Core Courses (15 credits)
Credits
Elective Courses (15 credits)
Credits
For specific course requirements, refer to the “Master of Professional Science in Environmental Science Program (M.S.)" in NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Program Catalog.
The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Halmos College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.
Join us on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m. EST to learn more about our marine/environmental sciences, including careers within the field, NSU graduate degree offerings, and the application process.
This event is free and open for all to attend.
Program directors and department faculty from the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences and NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Admissions will be in attendance to answer your questions about your program(s) of interest.
- Completed NSU Graduate Application and $50 Application Fee
- 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 Vitae'
- Suggestion: Have a small section discussing your research interests within the marine/environmental sciences; 4-5 sentences max. Additionally, you should have two references – ideally, academic sources, but relevant professional sources are still welcome.
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Non-native English speakers and graduates of foreign institutions (where English is not the primary language instruction) must demonstrate English-language proficiency through one of the following options:
- Successful completion of a degree at an approved U.S. institution of higher education where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) official iBT score of 80+ (old test scale) or 4+ (new test scale).
- 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.
Join us on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m. EST to learn more about our marine/environmental sciences, including careers within the field, NSU graduate degree offerings, and the application process.
This event is free and open for all to attend.
Program directors and department faculty from the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences and NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Admissions will be in attendance to answer your questions about your program(s) of interest.
- Completed NSU Graduate Application and $50 Application Fee
- 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 Vitae'
- Suggestion: Have a small section discussing your research interests within the marine/environmental sciences; 4-5 sentences max. Additionally, you should have two references – ideally, academic sources, but relevant professional sources are still welcome.
-
Non-native English speakers and graduates of foreign institutions (where English is not the primary language instruction) must demonstrate English-language proficiency through one of the following options:
- Successful completion of a degree at an approved U.S. institution of higher education where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) official iBT score of 80+ (old test scale) or 4+ (new test scale).
- 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.
Program Director and Admissions Staff
James Kerfoot, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Professor, Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences
