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Master of Science in Conservation Biology (Thesis Option)

The University of West Alabama

USA,Alabama

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 15,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 30

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

USA, Alabama

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1835

Total Students: 2,427 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

100 US-11, Livingston, AL 35470, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Conservation Biology (Thesis Option)

Program Overview

We all leave a footprint on the world. And as our population grows, there is an increasing need for conservation biologists to protect it. When you seek a Master of Science degree, you're preparing for a career in the field and in the laboratory answering questions related to ecology, evolution and changes in the environment. Throughout the program, you will train to understand biodiversity and identify solutions to potential conflicts between humans and the natural world. As a graduate student, you will choose between specializations in biodiversity (bio-inventory, taxonomy, and molecular systematics), ecology (natural systems, plant/animal communities, paleoecology, and microbial ecology), and anthropogenic impacts (environmental toxicology and water conservation). Admission to this program requires prospective students hold a degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2.5 grade point average (four-point scale). To apply, submit an application packet containing official transcripts, an official score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), a statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be submitted to the UWA School of Graduate Studies.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Open
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 30

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of West Alabama

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.