MA Biological Sciences (Ecology and Evolution) at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Biological Sciences with concentrations in Applied Ecology or Applied Evolution pairs each student with a faculty advisor and offers individually tailored study. Some students also earn an advanced graduate certificate in Geospatial Science, Data and Computational Science, Environmental Management or STRIDE.

Department: Department of Ecology and Evolution | Duration: 30 credits; capstone typically completed in three semesters | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

30 credits including Principles of Ecology or Evolution, Biometry, Graduate-Level Writing, Research Areas of Ecology and Evolution, research credits, colloquia and two seminars, plus electives and a capstone paper.

Career pathways

Government agencies, NGOs, consulting firms, education and industry; preparation for doctoral programmes.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, mathematics or related field (at least one semester of calculus typically expected); official transcripts; three letters of recommendation; personal statement; CV; TOEFL or IELTS if the native language is not English; non-refundable $100 application fee.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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