Tucson,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Natural Resources - Ecology, Management and Restoration of Rangelands in Tucson United States | University of Arizona
University of Arizona
|
Tucson United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Natural Resources master's program equips students with specialized research skills for conserving and managing diverse ecosystems, including wildlife, flora, and aquatic systems. Candidates collaborate with faculty mentors to design personalized curricula and thesis projects, gaining practical experience through work with renowned experts in cutting-edge laboratories. The program offers a unique dual-degree option combining Natural Resources with Business Administration.
Both M.S. and Ph.D. candidates form faculty advisory committees in their initial semester to craft tailored academic plans, which include research focus selection, course planning, credit transfers, and thesis committee formation.
Students must submit preliminary study proposals outlining their academic background, research interests, and professional goals before committee review. Committees either approve these proposals or request revisions within a 14-day period. The M.S. curriculum requires 30-36 credit units (program-dependent), while doctoral candidates complete at least 63 units, with certain programs offering non-thesis alternatives.
The rangeland ecology specialization trains professionals in sustainable land management techniques that balance conservation objectives, ecological productivity, and human-land relationships. This concentration blends foundational coursework—covering rangeland planning, grazing ecology, vegetation restoration, and ecosystem monitoring—with customized research projects aligned with each student's academic focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A letter of intent.
A summary of coursework form (students coming from institutions outside of the United States are required to list courses and grades. The U.S. is on a 4.0 scale, but other countries are on a scale of 10 or 100. Please make a note on the scale on which you received your grades).
A minimum of three letters of recommendation. The application will generate an email request for the letters after your recommenders' contact information. This is the only part of the application that you can edit once you submit the application. You'll be able to see who has sent their letter and who has not. You will be able to add recommenders throughout the process in case one of your recommenders does not respond. Please see the application tips link for tips on selecting recommenders. Your recommenders can choose to use regular mail, or send an email with the letter attached to the graduate coordinator. You can let them know this, but these instructions are also in the email that is sent via the online mechanism.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended will only be required if you are admitted to the program. Please only upload unofficial transcripts into the online process.
GRE scores. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION. If you have already taken the GRE, your official scores will be automatically submitted electronically from the testing service if you have listed the University of Arizona as. a recipient of your scores. You may upload scanned copies of your results here for the purpose of evaluation but only as an added component of your application. The GRE is now OPTIONAL.
A Bachelor's degree, Master-level degree or significant independent research required for admission to Ph.D. program
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum score of 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based , or 79 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants whose native language is not English
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
A summary of coursework form (students coming from institutions outside of the United States are required to list courses and grades. The U.S. is on a 4.0 scale, but other countries are on a scale of 10 or 100. Please make a note on the scale on which you received your grades).
A minimum of three letters of recommendation. The application will generate an email request for the letters after your recommenders' contact information. This is the only part of the application that you can edit once you submit the application. You'll be able to see who has sent their letter and who has not. You will be able to add recommenders throughout the process in case one of your recommenders does not respond. Please see the application tips link for tips on selecting recommenders. Your recommenders can choose to use regular mail, or send an email with the letter attached to the graduate coordinator. You can let them know this, but these instructions are also in the email that is sent via the online mechanism.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended will only be required if you are admitted to the program. Please only upload unofficial transcripts into the online process.
GRE scores. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION. If you have already taken the GRE, your official scores will be automatically submitted electronically from the testing service if you have listed the University of Arizona as. a recipient of your scores. You may upload scanned copies of your results here for the purpose of evaluation but only as an added component of your application. The GRE is now OPTIONAL.
A Bachelor's degree, Master-level degree or significant independent research required for admission to Ph.D. program
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum score of 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based , or 79 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants whose native language is not English
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
Tuition
USD
33,992