About the course

As biodiversity is the life support system of our planet, it is important to prepare students for careers that require knowledge of both ecology and public policy. This certificate focuses in the fields of conservation biology, land use policy, conservation planning, and modern tools and approaches used in GIS to prepare students to tackle complex environmental challenges in a changing world. This certificate is suitable for traditional students as well as for student-professionals (such as environmental scientists, managers, practitioners in government, and experts in non-governmental organizations) who wish to acquire further knowledge to advance their careers. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$35,677

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fairfax
Fall (August), 2024	Fairfax
Spring (January), 2025	Fairfax

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Mason University - INTO USA

An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application Self-Service Center.

　　You must have earned a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or better in your baccalaureate study.

　　IELTS - 6.5 total band score

　　TOEFL iBT - 88 points, minimum 20 in each section

　　TOEFL PBT - 570

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Mason University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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