Overview

The Plant Biology and Conservation students at Northwestern University typically take between two to two and a half years to complete the degree, with all course work completed in year one and research emphasized in year two. It is strongly recommended that all applicants contact any faculty members with whom they may be interested in working, so that they have a good idea about opportunities and how their interests fit with the program. The strongest applications often come from individuals that have spoken with one or more faculty members in advance of submitting their application. It is not required that you identify an advisor before being admitted.

Career paths

Students in the Plant Biology and Conservation Graduate Program go on to pursue careers in the public and private sectors and in academia. Alumni are working for a wide range of places, including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Chicago Park District, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Morton Arboretum, the USGS, and Portland Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Plant Evolution and Diversity
Community Ecology
Quantitative Methods in Ecology and Conservation
Special Topics in PBC - Applied GIS I
Special Topics in PBC - R Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Online application form

Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic and research achievements

General GRE scores. These may be waived if you already have a graduate degree in the sciences.

For applicants whose native language is not English, you must also submit TOEFL scores that are less than two years old.

Current resume or CV.

Students are required to present the results of original research in the form of a written thesis to a faculty committee as part of completion of the degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45946 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45946 USD / year

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45946 USD / year

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tuition per quarter

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Additional Details

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