Overview

Society is changing and waking up to the environmental challenges facing the planet and all of its inhabitants. These Earth and Environmental Sciences - Environmental and Urban Geosciences programs at the University of Missouri - Kansas City prepare students to tackle these challenges by helping them build foundational knowledge in the environmental sciences.

Quick Facts:

It exposes them to advanced study in areas such as natural hazards, paleoseismology, geology, geochemistry, climate variability, water resources, wetland dynamics, air and water pollution, geoarchaeology, paleoenvironments, geography, urban and human systems, geographic information systems and environmental remote sensing.
Many professionals split their time working in offices or laboratories and performing fieldwork outdoors, making these exciting careers for individuals who prefer a mix of working environments and tasks.

Potential careers:

Geologist
Climate scientist
Environmental scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Systems
Field Methods in Earth and Environmental Science
Biogeography
American Environmental History
Cultural Perspectives on the Environment
Geomorphology
Environmental Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

More details

fall priority deadline: January 15

Language

English

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Credits

143 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology Environmental Sciences View 1433 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Academic Records
English Proficiency
Personal Statement
Passport
Statement of Finances
Affidavit of Support
Supplemental Materials
Immigration Documents

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30687 USD / year

≈ 30687 USD / year
Out-of-State

30687 USD / year

≈ 30687 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11754 USD / year

≈ 11754 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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

Funding

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