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M.S. Ecology and Conservation Biology

The Master of Science 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.

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Program Details

The Master of Science in Ecology and Conservation Biology offers a thesis and non-thesis option, allowing flexibility in both graduate education and preparation for a variety of career trajectories. Non-thesis students will write a professional paper in lieu of a Master’s thesis. Specialization is available in a range of research areas including biogeochemistry, physiological ecology, ecohydrology, global change ecology, community ecology, landscape ecology, ecological restoration, population ecology, spatial science, forest ecology, genetics, molecular biology, genomics, tree improvement, plant systematics, and evolution. 

Applicants must have an accredited bachelor’s degree and meet admission requirements for graduate study at Texas A&M University.

Thesis Option

  • Degree: M.S. Ecology and Conservation Biology (thesis)
  • Credit Hours: 32 total credit hours

Non-Thesis Option

  • Degree: M.S. Ecology and Conservation Biology (non-thesis)
  • Credit Hours: 36 total credit hours
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  • Atkinson, Taylor

    Taylor Atkinson

    Academic Advisor III

    (979) 845-8294

    taylor.atkinson@ag.tamu.edu

    WFES 122

  • Hague, LeAnn

    LeAnn Hague

    Senior Academic Advisor

    (979) 845-6148

    leann.hague@ag.tamu.edu

    WFES 120

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