Master of Science in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (Plan B)

The graduate program is one of the top programs in the nation. The Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology graduate program is highly competitive and our faculty members are well respected both in the nation and international arenas. In addition, FWCB graduate students are some of the most elite students both nationally and internationally.

Graduates of the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology hold academic positions in state and federal natural resource agencies, in foreign countries, and in private organizations and industry.

Plan A programs emphasize research. In partial fulfillment of degree requirements, students are required to conduct research approved by their graduate committee and to present the results in a thesis.

Plan B programs emphasize course work and professional preparation. The student must submit a professional paper based on literature reviews, surveys, and other sources of information to the graduate committee as partial fulfillment of degree requirements.

Completion of the Plan A and Plan B M.S. degrees generally requires at least two years of full-time work beyond the bachelor's degree. All Plan A master's students must take at least 30 credits of formal coursework at the 300 level or higher. Plan B master's students need at least 36 credits of formal course work at the 500 level of higher. Graduate work may require undergraduate courses as prerequisites.

Admission decisions are based on academic performance, letters of recommendations, work experience, evidence of scientific productivity, leadership qualities, and a personal statement. Students with a cumulative undergraduate GPA above 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better meet minimal requirements but does not guarantee admittance into the program. We have many highly qualified applicants, therefore, if you do not exceed these minimum standards, you are not encouraged to apply.

If your undergraduate degree is in an area outside of the physical, chemical, or biological sciences such as liberal arts, business, education, or psychology, you probably are not eligible for our M.S. or Ph.D. program. One option may be to complete a second bachelor's degree or take graduate level course work to strengthen your background for possible graduate admission later.

IELTS - 6.5,TOEFL IBT - 80 (Internet based), TOEFL PBT - 550 (paper based), PTE minimum score - 58