Overview
For the M.S. degree (thesis option) in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, the student must complete at least 30 credits. The program of study must include a minimum of 6 credits thesis research, and a minimum of 18 course credits (12 credits 500 level or above), as determined by the student and her/his graduate advisory committee. The Graduate Coordinator will review the coursework for its rigor, interdisciplinarity, and ecology and environmental sciences focus.
Students are generally expected to form a graduate advisory committee, in consultation with their advisor, by the end of the first semester of study and to complete the M.S. degree program within two years of full-time study. The student’s graduate advisory committee will be composed of a minimum of three faculty from at least two different home departments. It is recommended that each full-time student submit a fully signed program of study, which lists his/her coursework, to the EES Graduate Coordinator by the end of the first semester.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Tropical Forest Ecology and Conservation
- Special Topics in Ecology and Environmental Science
- Special Seminar in Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Climate Studies & Meteorology Ecology Environmental Sciences View 126 other Masters in Ecology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed online application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcript of all previous college or university work
- Official test scores
- A $65 application fee
- Certificate of Finances
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores
- A copy of passport or visa
Tuition Fee
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International
1430 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1430 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
National
1430 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1430 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
439 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 439 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
The University of Maine helps graduate students fund their education through graduate assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and student loans. In addition to the resources listed below, check with your academic department for more funding opportunities.
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.
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