Overview

Heavily steeped in research, the Applied Ecology and Conservation Biology program uses the extensive resources available at Frostburg State University and diverse field environments. Students in this advanced degree program gain skills to explore complex conservation topics. Because the need for professionals is broad-based and global, this MS program incorporates both domestic and international issues.

Choose from two educational tracks: conservation biology or landscape and watershed ecology.
Join a small cohort of no more than 15 graduate students who work with state and federal fish and wildlife agencies, private industry, and nongovernmental agencies.

Career

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports anticipated growth of 3 percent for conservation biologists through 2022. As a graduate of this FSU master’s program, you will be prepared to work in environmental consulting firms, national and international conservation organizations and for state and federal agencies. Graduates of the program are also well prepared to pursue doctoral studies in the biology field.

Highlights:

Apply for an assistantship to help mitigate the cost of your Master of Science program.
Take advantage of FSU’s affiliations with universities and national agencies in Africa and Central America to study ecology and conservation issues in these regions.
Be a part of a program that has had great success in helping place students in career positions after graduation.
Compete against other colleges and universities in the Southeast Wildlife Conclave, an event at which FSU students have done well.
Choose the conservation biology track to address both local and global challenges associated with conflicts between human development and conservation of biodiversity.
Select the landscape and watershed ecology track and study the effects of human activities and natural processes on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems at multiple scales.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation Biology and Reserve Design
Ethics, Economics & Politics in Conservation
Methods of Research in Biological Sciences
Population Conservation Genetics
Graduate Seminar in Fish/Wild/AECB

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frostburg, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 80 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

You must have completed the baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited institution of higher education (verified by an official transcript) with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Submit GRE scores with a minimum score of 1,000 (V+Q) (for tests taken prior to August 1, 2011) or 300 (V+Q) (for tests taken on or after August 1, 2011) on the General Test of the GRE. Scores below the above criteria will be considered individually.
You must ask three professionals to complete reference forms concerning your suitability for graduate study.
You are to provide a resumè with your application for admission.
You are to provide a typewritten statement that will summarize your educational goals and research interests.
You must contact the department of Biology to secure a major professor that is willing to mentor and work with you as your major professor who will guide your thesis research.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

22680 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22680 USD / year

≈ 22680 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17388 USD / year

≈ 17388 USD / year

Living costs

Frostburg

United States

1216 - 2059 USD / month

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

Funding

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