Overview

Key facts

The Master of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at North Carolina State University focuses on researching and understanding ecological principles as they apply to natural resource management as well as the subsequent effects on wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture.

Our mission is to advance:

the scientifically-based conservation
management and use of fishery
wildlife and associated resources.

This focus in reflected in the emphasis our graduate students place on identifying and resolving important questions ranging from fundamental scientific inquiry to technical, applied, management-oriented problems.

Graduate students interested in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at NC State can choose to pursue a non-thesis degree by enrolling in our Master of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology degree program. Students interested in obtaining a thesis degree should select our Master of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology option. In addition, a PhD in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology program allows students to obtain their doctorates in a wide array of related concentrations.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Human Dimensions of Wildlife and Fisheries

Fish Physiology

Mammalogy

Principles Of Wildlife Science

International Wildlife Management and Conservation

African Ecology and Conservation

Aquaculture

Aquaculture Laboratory

Special Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-25 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

personal statement (1-2 pages) should focus on your professional interests and how this degree will help you meet those interests and goals.
International Students
- A Visa Clearance Form and a Certificate of Financial Responsibility before a final admission decision can be made. This will be completed as part of the admission process.
resume (1-2 pages)
All applicants will need to provide three recommendations and transcripts as per the Graduate School requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34033 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12735 USD / year

≈ 12735 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 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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