Research-Based Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
Designed for students interested in a short-term research experience, leading to the preparation and defense of a research-based thesis.
Our program emphasizes education through high-quality research for students interested in careers in industry and the public sector. Course selection depends on your chosen area of emphasis, selected from one of four core research areas:
- Air Quality, Energy, and Climate
- Aquatic and Terrestrial Environmental Systems
- Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Water Reuse
- Global Engineering and Resilience
Program Requirements
- 24 graduate-level credit hours must be completed with at least a grade of C in each course, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
- Elective courses determined in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor.
- A minimum of four and maximum of six semester hours of thesis credit, with a sum of course and thesis credit of at least 30 hours.
- For students have previous graduate coursework, up to nine hours of relevant graduate-level classes may be transferred to meet the MS degree course requirements.
Please refer to the EVEN Graduate Program Handbook for detailed information on coursework requirements for this degree.
Virtual Information Session
Take the Next Step: EVEN Graduate Programs
The Environmental Engineering (EVEN) graduate programs invite prospective MS, Professional Master's (PMP) and PhD students to a virtual webinar.
Connect with EVEN graduate leadership, learn about our programs, get your questions answered and discover why CU Boulder is an ideal place to pursue graduate studies.
Take the next step toward your graduate degree at CU Boulder!
Date: Nov. 10, 2026, 1-2 p.m. MT
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If you have questions, please contact us at ceaegrad.advising@colorado.edu.