Graduate Degrees
The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB) offers graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology and Conservation Biology. The M.S. and Ph.D. degrees train students for careers in research and management of terrestrial and aquatic ecological systems, as well as other fields linked to ecology and conservation biology. The M.S. degree offers a thesis and non-thesis option, allowing flexibility in both graduate education and preparation for a variety of career trajectories. Fields of study include biodiversity science, ecosystem science, conservation biology, genetics/genomics, organismal biology, physiology/nutrition, ecohydrology, ecological modeling/forecasting, ecological restoration/impact mitigation, and spatial science.
Master’s Degree
This degree is designed for students interested in an academic or research career in terrestrial and aquatic ecological systems, as well as other fields linked to ecology and conservation biology.
Doctoral Degree
This degree is designed for students interested in an academic or research career in terrestrial and aquatic ecological systems, as well as other fields linked to ecology and conservation biology.
Application Deadlines
- Applications will not be considered if application materials (i.e., transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose) are incomplete after the deadline.
- GRE scores are not required for admission into ECCB.
International
| Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|
| February 1 | August 1 |
Domestic
| Summer Deadline | Fall Deadline | Spring Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | June 1 | September 1 |
For Future Fellowship Candidates
| Deadline |
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| December 1* |
* Fellowship nomination deadline is in mid-January
