OpenFieldMaster of Science in Biology - Freshwater Fisheries & Microbial Ecology
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh · Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Thesis-based biology master's utilizing the Lake Winnebago system to investigate lake sturgeon population demographics, viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) fish dynamics, and aquatic insect bioindicators.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate Teaching Assistantships $15,500/year plus tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $56
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in biology or related field with GPA 3.0+
- English Language
- TOEFL 79+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests aligned with faculty lab
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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