Overview

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Frontiers Program is looking for students who:

Show academic excellence and would benefit from a broad-based training program and ultimately plan to apply to a Ph.D. program.

Are members of a group underrepresented in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology, including: African American, Latino(a), Native American, Pacific Islander

Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Why join the Frontiers Master's Program?

The Frontiers Master's Program at the University of Michigan is designed to attract a diverse student body interested in research within the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology.

Students explore the full range of research approaches in EEB – from molecular biology in labs, to field work in remote areas of the world, providing the foundation needed to continue on to a top-rated Ph.D. program.

Students become part of exciting research that has a positive impact and work with an internationally diverse student body representing dozens of countries. The program offers the opportunity to work with outstanding researchers and a faculty committed to ensuring an exciting and supportive environment for students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modeling for EEB

Molecular Ecology

Bioinformatics

Plant Evolution

Modeling Diseases

Ornithology

Woody Plants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ann Arbor, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 148 other Masters in Ecology 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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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete application includes the following materials:

A completed online application form

An academic statement of purpose - including names of faculty with whom you are interested in working

A personal statement

Three letters of recommendation

In addition, the EEB Department recommends that you upload an unofficial copy of your transcripts through the online system to enable faster review of your application by the EEB Admission Committee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60634 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60634 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

30314 USD / year

≈ 30314 USD / year

Living costs

Ann Arbor

United States

1025 - 1870 USD / month

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

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Overview

Why join the Frontiers Master's Program?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ann Arbor

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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