MS Wildlife and Fisheries Science at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The MS in Wildlife and Fisheries Science covers the science and art of maintaining wild animal populations at levels consistent with the interests of both wild species and people, with management goals that may be aesthetic, economic or ecological. A thesis option is offered, with an optional Wildlife Health concentration.

Faculty: Herbert College of Agriculture | Department: Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries | Duration: 30 graduate credit hours (thesis option) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

The thesis option requires WFS 500 Thesis (6 hours), at least 24 hours of coursework chosen with the major professor, and WFS 512 Seminar taken twice (2 hours); no more than 10 of the 30 hours may be below 500-level. A written research proposal and oral examination on the thesis and coursework are required. The Wildlife Health concentration adds 9 hours from courses such as WFS 501, WFS 530 and WFS 531.

Career pathways

Graduates obtain jobs with private, state and federal agencies involved in managing wildlife resources.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in forestry, wildlife, fisheries or another natural resource area, or a professional degree in medicine (including veterinary medicine) or law. General GRE scores with minimums required. Graduate Rating Forms or letters of recommendation from three people familiar with the applicant's academic ability. Departmental application submitted with the online application, plus application fee and official transcripts.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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