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:

scientific meetings

we also aim to host guest speakers/lecturers

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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 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lubbock, United States

Disciplines

Natural Resource Management Animal Science View 116 other Masters in Natural Resource Management in United States

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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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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application fee

Unofficial transcripts of ALL post-secondary institutions attended, including a copy of official English translations for each transcript

Unofficial copies of all post-secondary diplomas earned*

Unofficial proof of English proficiency

Proof of financial support*

Passport bio page*

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Tuition Fee

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International

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 12 months.
National

17918 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17918 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9518 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9518 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lubbock

909 - 1335 USD /month

Living costs

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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