Overview
Key Features
Within this Area of Specialization, numerous scientists throughout the University System of Maryland are actively involved in teaching and research, with collaboration common between these scientists and those in the other areas of MEES.
Ecology is a broad discipline encompassing terrestrial, aquatic, estuarine and marine environments. Specific areas of study include behavioral, community, evolutionary, marine, benthic, limnological, systematic, and physiological ecology. Variations and/or combinations of one or more of these subdisciplines are common (e.g., marine benthic community ecology as one area of study or the evolution of terrestrial communities as another).
Students successfully completing this Ecology program from University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science could go on to academic appointments in a variety of departments (e.g., Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Biology, Zoology, Botany, etc.), or work for environmental consulting companies, as well as federal or state government agencies.
Due to the nature of the MEES Program, heavy emphasis is placed on the student's unique research goals within this AOS. As such, core course requirements are kept to a minimum. The remainder of a student's course load is determined by that student and his or her Research Advisory Committee on the basis of the individual's research topic and previous academic experience. The University System of Maryland has a wide and diverse set of course offerings in ecology and related areas, making it possible for students in almost any area of ecology to create a beneficial program of study.
Programme Structure
The MEES Program ecology faculty believe graduate students should be well trained in the following five important areas:- scientific method and experimental design
- statistical methods and use of computers for statistics, database manipulation, and modeling
- ecological theory and mathematical modeling
- fieldtechniques in ecology
- scientific writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy Ecology Environmental Sciences View 701 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official transcripts of all college-level work.
- A brief essay clearly defining areas of research interest and research objectives (preferably including the Foundation of interest). The essay should not be in outline form.
- A current CV or resume.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the academic work of the applicant.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores *Optional
- GRE scores are not considered as a criteria for admission into the program. GRE scores that are submitted are made available to potential faculty advisors.
- International Applicants: Most international applicants will be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS exam scores. Should you have any questions as to whether you are exempt, please contact the appropriate graduate school.
Tuition Fee
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International
13267 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1769 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
13267 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1769 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
6082 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 811 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
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.