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Wildlife and Fisheries Resources  Master's

Overview

What is Wildlife and Fisheries Resources at WVU like?

Description

The Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program is dedicated to developing the next generation of young fisheries and wildlife professionals. This program offers two levels of advanced degrees with an MS in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources and a PhD in Forest Resources available.

At the MS or PhD level, students work closely with their faculty advisor and mentor to develop a unique research program that will prepare them for a career in this field. Students typically focus on either Wildlife or Fisheries for these advanced degrees.

Course work for these degrees varies depending upon the career goals of the student, past course history and educational needs for the intended research project. Typically all students take two semesters of Statistics (STAT 511 and 512) and an advanced GIS class.

Students interested in graduate study in our program can apply online through the graduate admissions office, but are encouraged to contact faculty members who may share their research interests.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own terms of admission and application deadlines. Applicants can only apply for admission for the terms displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: August 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: May 1

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Wildlife and Fisheries Resources at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Wildlife and Fisheries Resources graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Letters of Recommendation - Three
  • Résumé /CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • GRE

Additional considerations for applicants:

Only applications with all completed requirements will be considered for admission.

International applicants must also submit required materials for international applicants.

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