Overview
Get A Master's In Ecology
Ecology is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines how living organisms interact with each other and with their environment, as well as the solutions that prevent and reduce negative environmental impacts.
Ecologists work in private biological and engineering firms, research centers, state parks, federal agencies, health systems, and academia. Whether students want to explore the migratory behaviors of an endangered species or advise policy makers on environmental issues, the Ecology program of the Florida Institute of Technology provides the rigorous classroom study, laboratory research, and extensive fieldwork to prepare students for a career in ecology.
World-Class Faculty
Guided by a faculty with extensive experience in the field, students earning a master’s in ecology at Florida Tech study in an intimate learning environment where class sizes are small and research is hands-on. With hundreds of published research papers, books, and over 10,000 citations, professors at Florida Tech are nationally recognized researchers providing major contributions to their field.
At Florida Tech, students experience an intimate, focused environment where professors mentor students throughout their degree, class sizes are small, and faculty-led and personal research is conducted. Professors take an interdisciplinary approach to the degree curriculum, guiding graduate students to collaborate and explore their ideas among a wider view of different biological disciplines. Bringing a wealth of teaching and research experience to the classroom, professors in the master’s in ecology program present the latest ecological topics and research being done around the world.
Careers In Ecology
- Conservation scientist
- Environmental protection officer
- Wildlife scientist
- Wildlife management director
- Research ecologist
- Ecological field technician
- Wetland research analyst
- Restoration project manager
- Forestry technician
- Botanical garden director
- Postsecondary teacher
Programme Structure
- The advisor assists the student in devising a program of study. The latter requires approval by the Graduate Academic Steering Panel and the department head. The student must complete courses appropriate for the major.
- These can be chosen from the offerings of any academic unit in the College of Engineering and Science, and College of Psychology and Liberal Arts. Students may register for no more than three credit hours of thesis each semester. Each student must present a departmental thesis seminar before graduation.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Sustainable Development Ecology Environmental Sciences View 231 other Masters in Ecology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- General admission requirements and the process for applying are presented under Graduate Academic Information.
- For this program, GRE scores (General Test only), three letters of recommendation and a statement of objectives are required. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact faculty in the department to identify a prospective advisor.
Tuition Fee
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International
37230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1241 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
37230 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1241 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.