Overview

At Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management at Texas Tech, the department offers thesis and non-thesis Master of Science programs. The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 hours of graduate coursework plus 6 hours of thesis followed by successful defense of the thesis and final examination.

Learning Outcomes

The non-thesis degree requires a minimum of 36 hours of graduate coursework and a final examination. Transfer from a thesis to a non-thesis degree is not allowed after the first semester of enrollment. However, transfer from a non-thesis to a thesis degree is allowed for students showing a significant aptitude, provided that a major advisor has the desire and resources to support the transfer.

Before recommendation for candidacy to a Master of Science in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management at Texas Tech University, students may be requested to take a preliminary examination to determine proficiency and background for graduate work. Students may be required to take (without graduate credit) such undergraduate leveling courses as may be designated by the graduate advisory committee.

In addition to our focus on promoting membership participation at:

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology and Conservation Biology

Range Research Methods

Synecology

Fire Behavior and Ecology

Plant Ecophysiology

The Physiological Basis for Grazing Management

Wetland Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

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Applicants submit completed applications at least 10 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lubbock, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

$75 initial application fee (non-refundable)
All applicants must provide transcripts for each degree-awarding post-secondary college or university attended.
Transcripts must contain a record of all courses taken and all grades received - This includes mark sheets, examination results, etc.
All applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution. Non-US institutions must be recognized by their government/government ministry or department to award undergraduate and/or post-graduate degrees.
Applicants may provide proof of financial support as part of their application materials, or they may provide proof upon learning of their admission decision. This document is not necessary for application evaluation purposes.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17918 USD / year

≈ 17918 USD / year
Out-of-State

17918 USD / year

≈ 17918 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9518 USD / year

≈ 9518 USD / year

Living costs

Lubbock

United States

909 - 1335 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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