Master of Science in Natural Resources - Wildlife

The graduate program in Natural Resources is designed to provide students with the knowledge and experience necessary to address natural resource problems and to carry out scientific investigations including design, implementation, and evaluation of research in their specific area of study. While it is designed to provide and in-depth understanding of the student's particular area of emphasis, it is also intended to develop an appreciation for the interdisciplinary character of natural resource problems. Each candidate for the degree is required to consult with an appropriate faculty committee and to prepare an individualized program of study which must be approved by that committee.The Natural Resources Graduate Program includes four options (one of which must be specified on the application). The options are Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fisheries, Forestry Watershed & Wildland Sciences, and Wildlife.

Applicants must possess preparation equivalent to the baccalaureate degree. Adequate academic preparation can best be demonstrated by a baccalaureate degree in the chosen option or in a closely related field. Applicants who lack adequate preparation may be required to make up academic deficiencies through additional coursework. Such coursework may not be used toward the graduate degree. GRE scores are not required to apply. Including them is optional.Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last sixty undergraduate units. Applicants who do not meet this criteria may file an appeal. To appeal, the applicant should ask the faculty that they are applying to work with to submit a one-paragraph written justification to the Graduate Advisory Council through the Graduate Coordinator. For example, the justification could point to extensive relevant work experience, strong letters of recommendation, and/or high GRE scores.GPA of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned bachelor's degree,GPA of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted;IELTS - 6.5. TOEFL - 80 IBT, 550 PBT, 213 CBT