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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 issues with the application please contact Program Coordinator Matthew Benoit, Ph.D.

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