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Environmental Science

Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

UToledo is at the forefront of water quality and environmental research. We are recognized as expert in the field.

UToledo is at the forefront of water quality and environmental research. We are recognized as expert in the field.

Environmental Science Graduate Degree Overview

The University of Toledo is the perfect place to study the environment. The Toledo region’s unique, natural laboratory features natural habitats and landforms — glacial terrains, Lake Erie's fisheries and wetlands, savannas and woodlands — and is close to an urban population. This combination allows our graduate students and faculty to conduct relevant research that focuses on current environmental problems. You’ll be able to advance research in numerous fields — soil science, plant science, wildlife ecology, fisheries, limnology, surficial geology, hydrogeology and geophysics. This broad range prepares you for wherever your passions and career take you.

Environmental Science Graduate Degree Highlights

  • Outstanding faculty. UToledo's ecology faculty members are prolific researchers and publishers who take pride in advising graduate students. Faculty challenges you to develop independent approaches to solving environmental problems. They mentor you throughout your research and encourage you to publish.   
  • Cutting-edge research facilities. Our renovated laboratories offer the latest technology and resources, including:
  • The state-of-the art Lake Erie Center. Faculty and students have access to labs, classrooms and research boats to study harmful algal blooms, water quality, fish ecology and more. The center is located on the shoreline of Lake Erie, a 30-minute drive from UToledo’s Main Campus. 
  • The nearby, 47-acre Stranahan Arboretum
  • Financial aid. The Department of Environmental Sciences offers tuition waivers and stipends if you work as a teaching or research assistant.

Career Opportunities

An environmental science graduate degree can prepare you for a career in:

  • Academia
  • Research laboratories
  • Conservation organizations
  • Environmental consulting
  • State and federal environmental agencies
  • Natural resource agencies
  • State geological surveys

Environmental Science Graduate Degree Plan of Study

Sample Classes

  • Integrated Environmental and Earth Systems
  • Advanced Environmental Data Management
  • Biostatistics (Ph.D. Program)
  • Seminar in Ecology (Ph.D. Program)

Research Opportunities

Collaborate with faculty on funded research or start your own independent project. Research is a key part of our graduate programs.

Our research strengths are in:

  • Modeling — Systems ecology, dispersal mechanisms, energy and nutrient flow, Bayesian hierarchy, water quality, watershed, groundwater flow and transportation and geophysical characterizations
  • Ecosystems studies — Lakes, watersheds, landscapes, soils, ecosystem resilience, wildlife management and conservation  
  • Ecology of organisms — Plants, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, invasive species, microorganisms (phytoplankton, zooplankton, diatoms and pathogens), genetics and evolution
  • Geology — Quaternary, glacial, geomorphology, hydrogeology, coastal, marine and paleontology

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Environmental Science Graduate Degree

Master of Science: 2-2.5 years; Doctor of Philosophy: 4.5-5 years

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