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M.S. in Ecology

Prerequisites & Application

M.S. in Ecology

Prerequisites

B.A. or B.S. degree in biology or related field with college courses in Statistics and upper-level Ecology with minimum grade of B, completed prior to the student’s first fall in the program.

Application Materials

Admissions packages will include:

  • Academic transcripts
  • A resume outlining related research, leadership, and volunteer experience
  • A statement of purpose describing the student’s intellectual and professional interests in ecology
  • Three letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors in related fields.
  • Applicants are expected to have been in contact with a faculty advisor prior to submission of application

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Program Facilitator, Brianna Gilbreath, at msecology@western.edu, 970.943.2248.

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