Master of Science in Resource Conservation

Choose the M.S. in Resource Conservation if you are interested in studying topics like community-based conservation, natural resource policy, social, political and economic aspects of conservation, or want to pursue the option in International Conservation & Development. As with all three of our master's degrees, you must be accepted to study with a faculty advisor before you can be admitted to our graduate programs. That faculty member will help you choose a plan of study to get the degree that fits you.

The W.A. Franke College of Forestry & Conservation welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds who seek an intellectually challenging education. All students must be familiar with the requirements and procedures established by the Graduate School for their particular graduate degree. These requirements are available at the UM Graduate School.Preliminary decisions regarding acceptance will be made by the FCFC Graduate Committee using the following minimum criteria:Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in undergraduate work for M.S. programs and 3.5 in graduate work for PhD programs