MS Ecology at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The M.S. in Ecology includes a traditional thesis-based option as well as a non-thesis option. It also includes an Area of Emphasis in Integrative Conservation and Sustainability. The thesis option is ideal for students who have not previously led an independent research project, who are not certain they want to pursue a Ph.D., or whose professional goals do not require a Ph.D.

Faculty: Odum School of Ecology | Duration: 30-33 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30-33 credit hours total. Required courses include ECOL 7000 (6 hours) Master's Research; ECOL 7300 (3 hours) Master's Thesis; GRSC 7001 GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar; GRSC 7001 GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar; ECOL 7000 (3 hours) Master's Research.

Career pathways

Graduates with a thesis-based M.S. have gone on to Ph.D. programs, as well as careers with industry, government agencies, and NGOs (e.g., as science teachers in public school systems, environmental managers, data analysts, environmental educators, and research technicians).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) 3 letters of recommendation b) CV c) Statement of Purpose emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas; for non-thesis applicants, please emphasize professional goals and objectives and articulate why a non-thesis M.S. is central to achieving those goals. At the end of the statement the student should include the names of up to 3 potential faculty who share research interests and could serve as a major advisor. d) Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) e) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in ecology (e.g., coursework in ecology and allied disciplines, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, or senior thesis). There are, however, no specific entrance requirements. f) International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificat

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.

Duration: 30-33 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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