MS Conservation Sciences at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The conservation sciences (CS) program has two complementary objectives leading to a unique multidisciplinary program. The first is to provide students with sound graduate training in the biological sciences relevant to the global conservation of plants, animals, and ecosystems. The second objective promotes the study of social, political, and economic sciences that relate to recognition and solution of conservation problems.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences | Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Conservation Science, Fisheries and Aquatic Biology, Wildlife Ecology and Management, Core Course, Seminars, Plan A. All students are required to complete a core course, two semesters of seminar, a statistics or systematics course and ethics training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BS/BA degree in biology or a closely related field is preferred. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in another field are accepted, but may be required to take selected courses in biology. A BS/BA degree in biology or a closely related field is preferred. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in another field are accepted, but may be required to take selected courses in biology. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. A statement of career goals and three letters of recommendation evaluating the applicant's potential for graduate study are required. TOEFL is required for applicants who speak English as a second language. Applicants to the joint law degree program must also apply to the Law School. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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