Master's Programs in Illinois

The Program in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology is an interdepartmental program designed to provide individualized training in preparation for careers in these disciplines. Because of the breadth of fields...

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) is a broad and diverse department offering flexible M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The mission of the department is to establish and...

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The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior at the University of Illinois offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biology. Due to...

The Department of Plant Biology offers three graduate programs leading to the Master of Science degrees (the traditional thesis option, the non-thesis option), the non-thesis Plant Biotechnology M.S. with Professional...

Concentrations

The Department of Zoology offers B.A., B.S.,P.S.M., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees for students interested in the scientific study of animals. The faculty maintains expertise in ecology and ecosystem studies; genetics, evolution and...

Concentrations

The Department of Forestry offers a range of career-friendly concentrations, giving you the opportunity for in-depth study in the areas that advanced forestry students want. Our interdisciplinary approach helps students...

Concentrations

Environmental biologists study the organisms and wildlife of regional environments, aid in the protection and survival of wildlife within any given ecosystem, and assess the impact of human activity on...

Concentrations

The Department of Entomology offers many courses and seminars dealing with a broad range of entomological topics. Furthermore, the interdisciplinary nature of faculty interests creates a diverse set of research...

The MS internship degree focuses on preparing students to work in the field of conservation through coursework and an internship. Students take courses during the academic year and complete an...

Concentrations

Master of Science in Geography and Environmental Resources with a concentration in: Environmental Sustainability Geographic Information Science Climate and Water Resources The Department of Geography and Environmental Resources at SIU...

Through our MS in Environmental Science program, you’ll gain the conservation land management skills and tools necessary to succeed in a wide range of environmentally focused careers.You’ll be trained in...

Earn your master’s in Sustainable Urban Development and explore how cities cope with the demand for environmental sustainability while supporting economic growth and social justice. The program is framed by...

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The Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University have offered a research thesis track Master of Science in Plant Biology and Conservation since 2005. Today over 50 students have graduated and...

The Plant Biology Program offers a well-balanced graduate program leading to the degrees of Master of Science, Master of Science in Biological Sciences, Master of Science in Education in Biological...

Concentrations

The mission of the environmental sciences graduate program is to cultivate students’ perspectives of environmental issues and provide students with refined knowledge of environmental issues at the local, regional and...