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Research areaWater research at the Nicholas School spans many focal areas, including aquatic ecosystems, climate change, coastal ecosystems, desalination, groundwater, hydrology, stormwater runoff, streams, water resource management, and water quality and availability.
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Research areaWetland research at the Nicholas School spans many fields, including carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, flood control, invasive species, resource ecology, restoration science, sediment transport, soil science, ecology and conservation, and nutrient cycling.
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PageLearn about admissions requirements, the application process and deadlines for master's degree programs at the Nicholas School.
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PageOur tuition costs are determined annually, ensuring expenses are reflective of the current marketplace. Your return on the investment you make in our programs opens up a world of opportunities to effect positive change in the world.
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PageWe are committed to supporting our students in pursuing their environmental education and we work hard toward providing assistance through merit scholarships and/or need-based grants.
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PageWe invite you to connect with the Nicholas School to learn about our master’s programs, the admission process, what it’s like to be a student here, and how our alumni are making a difference in the world.
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PageThis collection of common questions covers an introduction to admissions, financial aid, and career and professional development for Nicholas School professional master’s programs.
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Academic ProgramIn this era of global change, the Earth and Climate Sciences major allows students to immerse themselves in understanding the Earth’s interacting and ever-changing scientific systems – including the solid earth, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and the biosphere – and the role humans play in ensuring the sustainably of our environment.