Master's Programs in Virginia

The Master of Natural Resources (MNR) degree is designed for working professionals aiming to advance their careers or to shift to leadership roles in the environmental and sustainability fields or...

Concentrations

The Department of Entomology provides professional expertise concerning arthropods to the commonwealth, the nation, and the world. Our scientists explore the diversity, benefits and risks of insects everywhere, in our...

The M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are designed for students who wish to pursue science-focused careers at an advanced level.  The School of Marine Science offers diverse course work in marine...

The M.A. in Marine Science (32 credits) is an up to two-year degree program designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as marine science professionals.  Through coursework and training, students gain...

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation offers one of the leading programs of its type. The comprehensive curriculum covers fisheries and wildlife biology and ecology, habitat analysis, and human...

The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is one of the top programs in the science and management of natural resources in the United States. Graduate...

The Department of Environmental Sciences is an academic department offering instruction and conducting research in the areas of ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences. This unique juxtaposition of several sciences...

This master's program meets the increasing need for trained environmental professionals who can address the problems of land and water management, land use and urbanization, wetland loss, microbial ecology, bioremediation,...

The masters in Ocean & Earth Science integrated curriculum uses active learning by promoting research and education. It is designed to give graduates the skill sets to prepare them for...

The Master of Science in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies (PRTS) focuses on the professionalization of the park, recreation and tourism practitioner. A need exists for highly trained executives who...

The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is one of the top programs in the science and management of natural resources in the United States. Graduate...

Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary academic field focusing solving some of the most complicated and challenging environmental problems and issues.  Curricula in this field combines fundamental knowledge in Social Sciences,...

Concentrations

The Biology Department offers Ph.D. and Master’s level graduate training in a variety of specializations, including Molecular Genetics, Cell & Developmental Biology, Ecology & Evolution, Neurobiology & Behavior, and Plant Biology.  In many cases, research programs are interdisciplinary and...

Concentrations

The Department of Biological Sciences provides a broad selection of course offerings. The degree program in biology allows for the selection of elective subjects most suited to the individual’s vocational...

The Department of Biology offers programs leading to a Master of Science degree. Thesis research is a major component of the MS program. Students who are not interested in research...