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9 Master's degrees offered by the university
Forest Resources - Forest Management
The Forest Resources - Forest Management program from University of Washington is designed to be completed in one calendar year. It is a non-thesis program with emphasis on course work to develop the technical and managerial skills required of today’s professionals and a capstone experience to reinforce and apply the material learned in the earlier courses.
Hydrology and Hydrodynamics
The Hydrology and Hydrodynamics program from University of Washington focuses on physical, chemical and biological processes in freshwater systems. The thesis master’s program is intended for students who will continue to the Ph.D. program. These students have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research with renowned faculty.
Environmental and Forest Sciences
The graduate degrees offered by the Department of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia, education, public agencies, industry, the private sector and nonprofit organizations.
Sustainable International Development
The Sustainable International Development program at the University of Washington trains lawyers to be active problem solvers and leaders. Graduates will leave here prepared to help the world recover from the global pandemic, which threatens the stability of economies worldwide and livelihoods of people across the planet.
Environmental Health
This Master of Science degree in Environmental Health from University of Washington trains students to identify, evaluate, and control exposures to chemical and microbial contaminants in air, water, soil, and food.
Quantitative Ecology and Management
The Quantitative Ecology and Management degree from University of Washington is an integrated program of coursework and research wherein students master the fundamentals of statistical inference and modeling while also gaining additional expertise in an area of emphasis.
Aquatic and Fisheries Science
Students often begin their research project in the first quarter. Required coursework is minimal to allow for a self-designed plan of study tailored to support the research project. Most of University of Washington's Aquatic and Fisheries Science MS students complete the program with at least one publication and most PhD students graduate with multiple publications.
Atmospheric Sciences
The Atmospheric Sciences program from University of Washington leading to the degree of Master of Sciences is intended to enable students to grow with this field throughout their scientific careers, to recognize and understand new concepts, and to master new procedures as they emerge in the literature.
Geotechnical Engineering
The Geotechnical Engineering program from University of Washington is one of the oldest in the United States. Founded in 1935, the program has produced outstanding students who have achieved great success in practice and academia.