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19 Master's degrees offered by the university
Integrated Biosciences
The Integrated Biosciences program at the University of Minnesota emphasizes principles that connect all fields of the biological sciences and prepares students for a variety of careers in their chosen area of study.
Earth Sciences
The research-focused Earth Sciences program at the University of Minnesota is tailored to your interests.
Architecture - Sustainable Design
The Architecture - Sustainable Design program of the University of Minnesota focuses on regenerative design concepts and strives to improve the environment by addressing social issues and promoting human wellbeing.
Water Resources Science
Study water systems on the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake. As a Water Resources Science student at the University of Minnesota, you'll work with faculty from Large Lakes Observatory, Natural Resources Research Institute and Minnesota Sea Grant.
Environmental Education
With the Environmental Education program at the University of Minnesota, you will become an advanced practitioner. Graduates take on leadership roles at nature centers, outdoor and EE centers, in natural resource agencies, conservation groups, park and recreation programs, and in P-16 school settings.
Earth Sciences
The Earth Sciences program at the University of Minnesota provides a collaborative work environment where you will complete coursework and research with faculty members who are well-known and recognized in their respective fields, including two members of the National Academy of Sciences.
Conservation Science
The vision of the Conservation Science program of the University of Minnesota is: a world in which biological diversity and the processes that generate and maintain it are preserved, managed and restored. This vision will be achieved by individuals with research-based knowledge who will promote conservation-based decision making.
Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental Health & Safety professionals are in high demand. The Environmental Health and Safety program at the University of Minnesota is multi-faceted, and it provides new career options and the opportunity to become a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Development Practice
The Development Practice program at the University of Minnesota prepares young professionals for careers in sustainable development—globally, locally, and in the complex realities in between.
Water Resources Science
The Water Resources Science program of the University of Minnesota is an interdisciplinary approach to water resources education, offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses.
Natural Resources Science and Management
Society's increasing use of natural resources for a multitude of environmental, economic, and social purposes challenges us to acquire the knowledge necessary to use, manage, and protect those resources for future generations. Graduates of the Natural Resources Science and Management program at the University of Minnesota have a long history of success in meeting this challenge.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health program at the University of Minnesota provides a solid foundation in the science of environmental health that prepares highly-skilled public health practitioners.
Land and Atmospheric Science
The Land and Atmospheric Science program at the University of Minnesota is an interdisciplinary science program focused on the fundamentals of the Earth-atmosphere system.
Applied Economics
Applicants for the M.S. degree in Applied Economics from University of Minnesota should have completed courses in micro and macroeconomic theory at the intermediate level, basic statistics, calculus, and linear algebra. Nearly all of the coursework in this fast-paced program builds on skills in these areas.
Geoengineering
The Geoengineering program at the University of Minnesota prepares students to pursue a career in industry or continue their graduate studies in a doctoral program.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health program of the University of Minnesota focuses on the research and analytic methods underlying evidence-based decision-making, and is ideal for both practitioners and those contemplating careers in research or academic institutions.
Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy
The Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy program at the University of Minnesota prepares students to work on issues at the intersection of science, technology, environment, and society that shape human well-being, environmental sustainability, and social justice in a complex and diverse world.
Plant and Microbial Biology
Students in the Plant and Microbial Biology program from University of Minnesota explore every aspect of plant and microbial life, from molecular biology to genomics to ecosystem science.
Tribal Resource and Environmental Stewardship
The Tribal Resource and Environmental Stewardship program at the University of Minnesota is an applied graduate degree designed in consultation with regional tribes to create future leaders and stewards of tribal natural resources.