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Climate change is and will be a defining issue for civilization in the 21st century. Offered jointly by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering and the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences in the College of Science, the MS in Climate Science and Engineering prepares students to tackle the inherently multidisciplinary challenges that climate change presents for both natural and engineered systems

If you want to earn a Master of Science in Climate Science and Engineering at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the College of Engineering admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 74 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 50

English Score for 2 term:
TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) / PTE 46

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

To explore course requirements and curriculum information for this program, please visit the Academics Page for the most up-to-date information.

Degree Progression to the Master of Science in Climate Science and Engineering

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Science in Climate Science and Engineering:

English Language for Degree Progression

TOEFL iBT 79 / IELTS 6.5

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Degree Progression Start Date

September January

Total Degree Progression Credits

33

Degree Progression Program Lengths

21 Months

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