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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Overview
Rutgers University–New Brunswick / Department of Environmental Sciences is located in Piscataway, NJ, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Aquatic chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chemistry and physics of aerosol and hydrosol systems | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environmental chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environmental microbiology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Water and wastewater treatment | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Water resources | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Exposure assessment | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Environmental toxicology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Air pollution and resources | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Aquatic biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Aquatic chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Chemistry and physics of aerosol and hydrosol systems | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Environmental chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Environmental microbiology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Water and wastewater treatment | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Water resources | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Air pollution and resources | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Aquatic biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Pollution prevention and control | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Fate and effects of pollutants | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Atmospheric science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Pollution prevention and control | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Fate and effects of pollutants | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Atmospheric science |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted Oral final exam |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Thesis defense, qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79
Applied
32
Accepted
15
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
81
Total Graduate Students
50%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
49%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (45%)
Female (54%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Biological waste treatment; contaminant fate and transport; air, soil and water quality |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 5,746,737 |
Location & Contact
Address
65 Davidson Road
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Contact
John Reinfelder
Phone: 732-445-4636
Phone: 732-445-4636