Individuals interested in conservation, natural resources, and the effects of climate change may be well-suited for an academic program with a focus on ecological science. This particular branch studies how living organisms can bring out both positive and negative effects on their environment.

There are several institutions for higher learning located throughout Puerto Rico, with The University of Puerto Rico being the oldest and largest. As a territory of the United States, citizens may have access to additional opportunities for education.

A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.