Master in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by residency status and credit load.. The application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

Graduates are qualified to work in environmental systems design, treatment process development, and pollution control. The programme combines civil and chemical engineering approaches to solve environmental challenges. Students engage in research focused on water quality, wastewater treatment, and contaminated site remediation. The degree is offered through either the Civil or Chemical and Biological Engineering departments based on academic background.

Focus areas include water quality management, design of water and wastewater facilities, chemical/microbial process analysis and design, remediation of contaminated soils, groundwater processes, biofilm processes.

The programme requires 30 credits of coursework and a thesis or professional paper. Students complete research under faculty supervision, with options for thesis (Plan A) or non-thesis (Plan B) completion.

Graduates pursue roles in environmental consulting, water treatment facility design, industrial waste management, and environmental remediation projects.

Applicants must meet admission requirements for either Civil or Chemical and Biological Engineering. Those with non-engineering degrees may need remedial coursework. Applications are reviewed by the department and The Graduate School.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically two years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Montana State University’s campus in Bozeman gives students several ways to settle into university life. A virtual tour introduces the campus, while welcome events, orientation activities and student gatherings build connections within the Bobcat community. Students can attend events, take study breaks around campus and follow the university’s 15 Bobcat teams. The university also provides opportunities to visit, meet future classmates and engage with campus life before enrolling.

Academic choices cover more than 250 degrees and programs. Montana State connects teaching with research and economic development, including work on Yellowstone’s geyser basins. Researchers have used lake sediment cores to study 15,000 years of ecosystem history, including changes in climate, wildfire, vegetation and hydrothermal activity. Other research examines buzz pollination and how pollen moves through tube-like structures. The university’s land-grant mission supports educational opportunities, undergraduate research, academic competitions and service-learning projects.

Students entering Montana State work through the MyMSU system, where the Admissions Checklist includes orientation and class registration information. Orientation registration involves confirming personal contact details, completing registration and payment, and using the confirmation page to access online orientation information when available. The Office of Admissions is located in the Strand Union Building in Bozeman and provides assistance during Mountain Time office hours. Bozeman is the university’s home city, and the campus offers a clear starting point for students preparing to join MSU.