Fisheries and Wildlife (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

The PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife trains fishery and wildlife professionals for careers in research, management, teaching, extension and consulting. Specialisations and dual degrees are available in integrative toxicology, resource economics, quantitative biology, and ecology, evolutionary biology and behaviour.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources  |  Department: Department of Fisheries and Wildlife  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students and their major professor plan a programme including FW 894 and courses in one or more areas of specialisation, plus a departmentally approved outreach experience or FW 895. The programme is approved by a guidance committee of at least three members besides the major professor, including at least one from outside the department. A Graduate Certificate in Spatial Ecology is also offered.

Career pathways

Research, management, teaching, extension and consulting in fisheries and wildlife.

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