Overview

The Fisheries and Wildlife Administration program at Oregon State University also provides an opportunity for employers to meet their workforce planning goals and contribute to the self-improvement of current employees.

The PSMFWA program is offered by the University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. It features instruction by an internationally recognized group of scientific professionals who provide a rich academic environment for degree-seeking students that is scientifically rigorous and relevant to today's natural resource issues.

The PSMFWA also provides an opportunity for employers to meet their workforce planning goals and contribute to the self-improvement of current employees.

Key facts:

Fisheries and wildlife resource conservation is a challenging profession involving biological, ecological, management, policy, and social systems.

Although many professionals obtain entry-level positions with B.S. degrees, mid- and upper-level positions typically require additional training in biology, quantitative methods, and business and communication skills.

The PSM in Fisheries & Wildlife Administration prepares you to become a thoughtful, innovative leader in the science and management of fisheries and wildlife.

The PSMFWA degree is an integrated curriculum designed to provide advanced, professional training in four areas:

Core knowledge in fish or wildlife biology, ecology, and management;

Professional skills and abilities;

Human dimensions of natural resources management;

Natural resources policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genes and Chemicals in Agriculture: Value and Risk

Carbon Sequestration in Forests

Biology of Invasive Plants

The Natural History of Whales and Whaling

Aquatic Biological Invasions

Coastal Ecology and Resource Management

Wildlife Diseases

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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Please complete your application at least 30 days prior to the term you plan to start for full consideration.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Corvallis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Oregon State University Certification of Finances Form is required of all applicants, regardless of funding source. This includes applicants that have been granted a Teaching or Research Assistantship.
Supporting documentation, demonstrating sufficient financial resources for the desired academic program. See below for Acceptable Forms of Financial Documentation
Photocopy of Applicant’s Passport and Passport of any dependents (if passport has already been issued – this is used to match the name on the passport and visa documents).
Photocopy of Current Visa/I-20 if already in the U.S.
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All international applicants and applicants that did not receive a degree in the U.S. (or other English speaking country) meet the following additional English language proficiency requirements for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35118 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35118 USD / year

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In-State

16530 USD / year

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Living costs

Corvallis

United States

1397 - 2488 USD / month

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