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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology
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      • B.S. in Ecology and Conservation Biology
        • Ecology and Conservation Biology Track
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        • Teaching Track in Ecology and Conservation Biology
        • Vertebrate Zoology Track (Pre-Vet)
      • Ecology and Conservation Biology Minor
      • Secondary Education (SEED) Minor
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      • M.S. Ecology and Conservation Biology
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Ecology and Conservation Biology is a new department with approximately 450 students and quickly growing. We provide an inclusive, hands-on learning environment in which our students engage in integrated teaching, research, and high-impact programs to create skillful thought leaders in the field. Our students receive world-class education that they can apply to a diverse array of career fields after graduation. Through innovative classroom and field learning experiences, our faculty provide advanced educational opportunities to prepare students for careers in the science and stewardship of biological diversity, ecosystems and their services, and the biosphere. ECCB graduates are critical thinkers set up to succeed in an increasingly competitive job market.

Undergraduate Student Admissions

Incoming Freshman Admissions

Interested students must submit their application, along with required materials through ApplyTexas or Common App. To learn more about the ECCB major, reach out to an academic advisor at [email protected]. Learn more about Undergraduate Student Admissions.

Change of Major Admissions

Students are encouraged to contact an academic advisor on the change of major requirements. It is essential to understand the requirements before submitting a change of major request. Requests must be made by submitted in Howdy.

Transfer Student Admissions

Students interested in transferring from another university or community college must apply by March 1 for the Summer and Fall semesters and October 15 for the Spring semesters. Students wishing to transfer into the department should follow the transfer course sheet guidelines.

As a transfer applicant, you are required to complete Essay A as part of the application. Please address the following questions in your essay:

  • Why do you want this degree?
  • How will this degree help you meet your career goals?
  • Offer an explanation of excessive (three or more) grades of D, F Q, N/G and/or Ws, if applicable.

Graduate Student Admissions

Interested students may submit an application via Texas A&M University GraduateCAS. To learn more about the ECCB graduate program, reach out to an academic advisor at [email protected] to schedule a either a virtual or in-person appointment.

Graduate Admissions for Ecology and Conservation Biology
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Scholarships and Financial Aid

Students at Texas A&M get a world-class education at a reasonable cost—and graduate with far less college-related debt than their peers at other universities. We award over $200,000 in scholarships annually to undergraduate students in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology and support graduate students through scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, and travel and research grants. Approximately 95% of current full-time, on-campus graduate students in ECCB are supported by departmental teaching assistantships, grant-based research assistantships, or internal and external graduate fellowships and grants. This funding is made possible by donors and supporters of the department including former students, family and friends, former faculty and industry sponsors.

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Academic Advising

In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences we have aligned our academic advising to better support students during their time at Texas A&M University. We have assembled a diverse and knowledgeable advisor community dedicated to providing our students with high-quality academic advising services. If you are a current student and have questions about your coursework, degree program or progress toward graduation, we encourage you to reach out to one of the advisors in WFES Advising Hub.

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