Overview

The University of Vermont's Mountain Science (IDM) program.

Sometimes your academic journey takes you off the beaten track. If you know what you want to do, but haven’t found the right program for it, The University of Vermont’s College of Arts and Sciences gives you the option of designing a major or minor that closely fits your particular interests and career objectives.

Interdisciplinary Studies

In CAS, the Independently Designed Major (IDMajor) and Minor (IDMinor) are non-departmental, interdisciplinary options for students with academic interests that are not met by the programs currently offered. An IDM may not be a program of narrow professional training. Rather, the goal of an IDM should be intensive investigation of a broad area of human knowledge which is not covered by a single major discipline, or reflected in a grouping of loosely associated courses. With their faculty sponsor, students pursuing an IDM will craft a coherent curriculum that allows the student to concentrate on a unique area of study; for the ID Major, this will culminate in a "capstone" senior project research paper, project, or thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mountain Science

Environmental Economics

Marine Biology

Art and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official secondary school transcript sent directly to Admissions by your high school

Official translation of transcripts if not already in English

First quarter grades or mid-year grades if available

One letter of recommendation is required

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

42724 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42724 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42724 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42724 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16280 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Mountain Science (IDM).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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