San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Population and Conservation Biology in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
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San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The program immerses students in current topics within population and conservation biology through specialized seminars. These small-group sessions enable close collaboration with faculty who share aligned research focuses, fostering an academic community that plays a vital role in Texas State's scientific environment.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Population and Conservation Biology is a research-intensive program spanning a minimum of two years, combining coursework with thesis development. It integrates population biology fundamentals with practical training in biological system measurement and analysis. During their first year, students undertake a yearlong core curriculum covering population biology principles alongside statistical methods and experimental design.
This demanding program equips graduates with the expertise to thrive in the competitive fields of natural resource management and ecological sciences. Those earning this master's degree also gain strong foundations for pursuing doctoral research in areas like behavioral ecology, biodiversity studies, conservation science, evolutionary biology, and systematics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree in biology or related field from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
GRE not required
mentor communication (intent to mentor letter) from a Biology Department faculty member.
resume/CV
statement of purpose describing professional aspirations and rationale for pursuing graduate study
three letters of recommendation addressing the substance and quality of the student's preparation for graduate study
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
GRE not required
mentor communication (intent to mentor letter) from a Biology Department faculty member.
resume/CV
statement of purpose describing professional aspirations and rationale for pursuing graduate study
three letters of recommendation addressing the substance and quality of the student's preparation for graduate study
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
Tuition
USD
13,992