Overview

Scientists from throughout the world regularly visit the department, interacting with the faculty and students, and presenting seminars.

Learning outcomes

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University brings together a diverse group of related basic and applied sciences. Faculty and graduate students are actively engaged in teaching, research, and outreach. Major areas of interest include: wildlife ecology and management; fisheries science and management; limnology (including water quality and water pollution biology); conservation biology; environmental management; aquaculture; human dimensions of resource management; wetland ecology and management; stream ecology; wildlife disease ecology and conservation medicine; and ecosystem and population modeling.

The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in fisheries and wildlife, a Doctor of Philosophy degree program in fisheries and wildlife—environmental toxicology, and a Graduate Certificate in Conservation Law.

Students in the Master of Science degree program in fisheries and wildlife are eligible for the dual JD program with Michigan State University - College of Law.

Students who are enrolled in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife may elect specializations in environmental and resource economics, fish and wildlife disease ecology and conservation medicine, and gender, justice and environmental change.

Programme Structure

Focus areas in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Graduate program include:

Wildlife Ecology and Management

Limonology (includes Stream Ecology and Wetland Ecology and Management)

Fisheries Science and Management

Conservation Biology

Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife Management

Aquaculture

Ecological Genetics and Physiology

Biometry and Ecological Modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Admission to a master's program requires prior completion of an undergraduate major in a biological or other appropriate science with course work appropriate to support the graduate program.

Students lacking sufficient courses may be admitted provisionally until such deficiencies are removed by completing collateral courses.

Scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test are required. The Subject Test in Biology is recommended.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53220 USD / year

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In-State

28110 USD / year

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Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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