Master of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology

The Master of Science degree is designed for students interested in an academic or research career in terrestrial and aquatic ecological systems, as well as other fields linked to ecology and conservation biology.
The Master of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology offers a thesis and non-thesis option, allowing flexibility in both graduate education and preparation for a variety of career trajectories. Non-thesis students will write a professional paper in lieu of a Master's thesis. Specialization is available in a range of research areas including biogeochemistry, physiological ecology, ecohydrology, global change ecology, community ecology, landscape ecology, ecological restoration, population ecology, spatial science, forest ecology, genetics, molecular biology, genomics, tree improvement, plant systematics, and evolution.
The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB) offers graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology and Conservation Biology. The M.S. and Ph.D. degrees train students for careers in research and management of terrestrial and aquatic ecological systems, as well as other fields linked to ecology and conservation biology. The M.S. degree offers a thesis and non-thesis option, allowing flexibility in both graduate education and preparation for a variety of career trajectories. Fields of study include biodiversity science, ecosystem science, conservation biology, genetics/genomics, organismal biology, physiology/nutrition, ecohydrology, ecological modeling/forecasting, ecological restoration/impact mitigation, and spatial science.

You are an international graduate applicant if you: hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent) Official Transcripts and Records - Transcripts are considered official if they have an original signature of a school official or an original school seal. Accepted signatures include the Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examinations, or The Ministry of Education. Photocopies or other duplications of a transcript, such as notarized copies, faxed, or scanned documents are not considered official. an IELTS score of at least 6.0, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on TOEFL iBT (550 paper-based)