Conservation Biology - MS

University of South Florida, St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Florida

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Biological Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 13
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30
Typical Length: 5 years
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Category: Ecology
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Description

The Department of Biological Sciences curriculum includes animal behavior, biophysics, botany, cell biology, conservation biology, freshwater and terrestrial ecology, genetics, marine sciences, microbiology, and restoration ecology.  The department supports pre-professional and health-science career objectives, and prepares students for graduate studies in biology.

Our faculty value student mentoring, which has been shown by national surveys to greatly increase the academic success and career satisfaction of students.  Biology faculty at USFSP engage promising students in research activities, and students have opportunities for directed research, independent study, and internships.  We support study abroad and other intensive study programs.

MS Conservation Biology is a thesis-based degree that provides graduate training in conservation, biodiversity, organismal biology, taxonomy and ecology. Graduates of this program find careers in research and management of natural resources ranging from aquaria to zoos and agencies to botanical gardens.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $10,457
Tuition Per Credit: $871
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $5,108
Tuition Per Credit: $426
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
Colleges and Departments at USF St. Petersburg may provide Graduate Assistantships (GAs) to qualified students on a competitive basis. GAs may teach, conduct research, or have other responsibilities that contribute to the student’s professional development.
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Category: Ecology
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