St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Global Biodiversity Conservation and Leadership in Saint Louis United States | University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Saint Louis United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,686
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate in Global Biodiversity Conservation and Leadership is designed for students aiming to build careers in conservation biology or ecology, whether through research or hands-on practice. Partnering organizations include the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Zoo, UMSL's Center for International Studies, along with the Departments of Economics, History, Political Science, and Social Work.
Current UMSL students seeking this graduate certificate must submit an application obtained from the Graduate School. Those not already enrolled in UMSL graduate programs need to apply concurrently to the University's Graduate Admissions office. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree or currently pursuing graduate studies at another institution may join the certificate program without formal admission to UMSL's graduate school.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from all universities attended.
Undergraduate coursework in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Entrance examination(s)
a. International applicants are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an
internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
All foreign applicants, except those from countries where English is the primary language, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Examination. The minimal TOEFL score is 550 (paper based test), or 213 (computer based test), or 80 (internet based test). The University requires all incoming foreign students to take an English language exam during orientation week and may require additional courses in English during the first year of graduate study.
Student enrolled in UMSL who intend to receive aGraduate Certificate in Global Biodiversity Conservation and Leadership must complete an application form available from the Graduate School. Student not enrolled in a course of graduate studies at UMSL must apply simultaneously to the University's Graduate Admissions office. Students who have a baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in graduate work elsewhere may apply for admission to the certificate program without regular admission to the graduate program. Due to limited space, admission will be on a competitive basis based on student motivation and academic qualifications. The minimum admissions requirements include: (1) at least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate course work or a 3.2 GPA for 12 credit hours of graduate course work, and (2) current enrollment in the graduate program in biology at UMSL having satisfied the prerequisites of the certificate, or completion of a baccalaureate degree and having satisfied the prerequisites of the certificate program. The minimum prerequisites are undergraduate courses in ecology, evolution and genetics.
Undergraduate coursework in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Entrance examination(s)
a. International applicants are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an
internationally accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.
Grade Point Average
a. Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
All foreign applicants, except those from countries where English is the primary language, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Examination. The minimal TOEFL score is 550 (paper based test), or 213 (computer based test), or 80 (internet based test). The University requires all incoming foreign students to take an English language exam during orientation week and may require additional courses in English during the first year of graduate study.
Student enrolled in UMSL who intend to receive aGraduate Certificate in Global Biodiversity Conservation and Leadership must complete an application form available from the Graduate School. Student not enrolled in a course of graduate studies at UMSL must apply simultaneously to the University's Graduate Admissions office. Students who have a baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in graduate work elsewhere may apply for admission to the certificate program without regular admission to the graduate program. Due to limited space, admission will be on a competitive basis based on student motivation and academic qualifications. The minimum admissions requirements include: (1) at least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate course work or a 3.2 GPA for 12 credit hours of graduate course work, and (2) current enrollment in the graduate program in biology at UMSL having satisfied the prerequisites of the certificate, or completion of a baccalaureate degree and having satisfied the prerequisites of the certificate program. The minimum prerequisites are undergraduate courses in ecology, evolution and genetics.
Tuition
USD
25,686