MS Wildlife Ecology at University of Maine

Programme overview

The MS in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Maine is a research thesis degree requiring a minimum of 30 graduate credits. Students are accepted only where the department or faculty has funding for assistantships, tuition and research expenses.

Department: Wildlife, Fisheries and Conservation Biology | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Coursework (at least 20 credits at 400 level or above, including 12 at 500 level or above) is spread across Ecology and Organismal Biology, Natural Resource Management and Analytical Tools, with at least 3 credits of statistics. Students complete 6-10 thesis credits, a committee-approved research proposal, and an oral thesis defense.

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Entry requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale); successful applicants typically hold 3.4-4.0. An undergraduate degree in wildlife ecology, biology or a closely related field is generally required. GRE is encouraged but not required. Strong letters of recommendation and practical field experience are typical of successful applicants. Admission is highly competitive and depends on available funding.

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 submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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