M.S., Wildlife Biology and Conservation

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  • Complete the following admission requirement:
  1. Submit scores from both the GRE general test (required) and the GRE subject test in biology (highly recommended).
  2. If English is not your native language, submit scores from both the Test of Spoken English and the Test of Written English, as well as TOEFL scores. Requests, including justification, for exceptions to this requirement should be made to the chair of the department.

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Master of Science with Thesis Degree Requirements
Complete the M.S. with Thesis degree requirements.
Complete two courses in BIOL or WLF at the graduate level including one of the following:6-7
Research Design
Scientific Writing, Editing and Revising in the Biological Sciences
Data Analysis in Biology
Complete and pass the departmental written and oral master’s comprehensive examination.

See Biological Sciences.