Environmental Science M.S. with a Specialization in Environmental Biology
Explore How Biological Science Solves Environmental Problems
With the interdisciplinary methodology for the Environmental Science MS from the College of Science and Engineering at University of Houston-Clear Late, you’ll be prepared to pursue further academic training in environmental sciences or occupational health. Your Specialization in Environmental Biology encompasses a wide variety of professional opportunities from natural resource management to research, and you’ll have the skills to create solutions to improve conservation, increase sustainable use and restore natural resources.
Use Your Career Change the World for the Better
The need to minimize human impact on the environment and understand the interdependence of species has led to increasingly diverse careers in environmental biology. The purpose of a pursuing a specialization with your core Environmental Science degree is to provide you enhanced options for the career you choose as your vehicle for helping to save Planet Earth.
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Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's
College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
- Environmental Science M.S.
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Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE optional but encouraged to submit to support application if GPA <3.0.
- Target scores minimum 290 total (150 on Quant)
- Foundation courses (C or better): Calculus I, Organic Chemistry 1/Lab, Statistics, Physics I and II/Labs
- Bachelor Degree in Natural Science or other degree if background includes at least 34 hours of Natural Science and 6 hours of Math
Degree Requirements
UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Environmental Science, M.S.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
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- International Deadlines
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Fall
Deadline - May 1
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Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Environmental Science M.S. with a Specialization in Environmental Biology Faculty

George Guillen
Professor of Environmental Science and Biology and Executive Director: Environmental
Institute of Houston ,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3949
Email: guillen@uhcl.edu
Office: N116

Cynthia L. Howard
Department Chair of Environmental Sciences and Professor of Biology and Environmental
Science
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Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3745
Email: howard@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-12

Daniel Imrecke
Associate Professor of Geology and Environmental Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3766
Email: imrecke@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531-2
Marc Mokrech
GIS Lecturer ,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3960
Email: mokrech@uhcl.edu
Office: N128

Sachiyo Mukherji
Lecturer of Environmental Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3789
Email: Mukherji@uhcl.edu
Office: B3237

Dongmin Sun
Professor of Environmental Science and Geology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3787
Email: sundon@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-10

Chunlong (Carl) Zhang
Program Chair of Environmental Science and Professor of Environmental Science, Environmental
Chemistry
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Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3746
Email: zhang@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531