OpenFieldMaster of Science in Biology - Southern Appalachian Ecology & Conservation
Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Immersive ecological graduate degree investigating high-biodiversity Southern Appalachian salamander populations, freshwater trout stream restoration, and forest canopy response to climate change.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Departmental Graduate Teaching Assistantships: $11,000/year stipend plus tuition support
- Tuition Rate
- $14,800/year (out-of-state) / $7,400/year (in-state)
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ GPA in biology, ecology, or environmental science
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 79+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests, CV, transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Carolina University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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