专业介绍
Brown University’s one or two-year, on-campus master’s in environmental engineering equips you with the tools to develop and implement engineering solutions that protect human health and ecosystems from environmental pollution.
The master’s in environmental engineering prepares you to develop sustainable solutions for complex ecological problems — integrating risk assessment, sustainability, life-cycle principles and environmental impacts. Whether you aspire to design climate-resilient infrastructure or ensure safe drinking water and sanitation, this program propels you toward your career goals.
This Master of Science (Sc.M.) program offers options to customize your intellectual and practical experiences:
- Part-time or full-time study
- Interdisciplinary coursework
- Research engagement and thesis completion
- Experiential learning experiences
The interdisciplinary, research-based curriculum offers advanced training in engineering, mathematics, biology and chemistry. The program’s flexibility enables you to craft a unique learning experience that aligns with your interests through a broad range of topics:
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Air pollution control
- Soil and groundwater remediation
- Site characterization and risk assessment
- Life cycle assessment
- Climate change mitigation
- Emerging contaminants
Along with the coursework, you’ll have opportunities to engage in experiential learning with industry partners and research in Brown’s state-of-the-art facilities. Further course, faculty, and FAQ information can be found on the School of Engineering’s environmental engineering master’s program page.