University of minnesota conservation biology graduate program

Our students will gain foundational knowledge in conservation biology; specifically 1 organismal and population biology, 2 ecosystem and landscape ecology, 3 participatory decision-making, policy, and other social processes, 4 ecosystem services, and 5 analysis and interpretation of complex data. The Conservation Sciences Graduate Program is committed to an environment where diverse views are honored and included. Our students and faculty bring unique perspectives from different cultures and backgrounds learned through their life and work experiences.

We are working towards increasing the number of historically underrepresented groups in the field of Conservation Sciences. We work with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences and the Office for Diversity in Graduate Education to provide a network of support programs that engage and cultivate our students and help them achieve their goals.

Qualifications Applicants to the program in Conservation Sciences must have a bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent from a recognized college or university and must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School of the University of Minnesota. Find the Right Program for You. Twin Cities Campus Graduate Programs. Duluth Campus Graduate Programs. Right image. Rochester Campus Graduate Programs. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences: This track focuses on fisheries and aquatic resources, including their science and management.

Topics include fisheries management, fish ecology and systematics, marine biology, and aquatic environmental assessment. This track gives you the option of becoming a Certified Fisheries Professional.

Wildlife: This track focuses on wildlife science, management, and administration. Topics include wildlife biology, terrestrial habitat ecology, environmental assessment, and wildlife management. This track gives you the option of becoming a Certified Wildlife Biologist. Pre-Veterinary Medicine can also be added: In addition to one of the tracks above, students in this major can formally pursue a pre-vet emphasis.

This requires additional biology and chemistry courses.