Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and overall good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work is required.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General (No minimum will be required)
Narrative statement describing formative experiences that lead to your interest in wildlife conservation or conservation biology.
Letters of recommendation by two college instructors or supervisors (where applicable), familiar with your ability and record in biology and the related sciences.
Sufficient preparation in the biological sciences (See Prerequisites below). Note that any deficiencies will have to be made up at the beginning of the graduate program.
Prerequisite Courses (Candidates admitted without the required prerequisite courses will be considered Conditionally Accepted and are required to make these up at the beginning of the program. Note that only one 400 level course may be used in the planned program.)
Subject Area Preparation
General Ecology. Satisfied by BIO 305 Ecology or equivalent*
Genetics: Satisfied by BIO 337 Conservation Genetics, BMS 306 Genetics or equivalent*
Introduction to Statistics. Satisfied by STAT 104 Elementary Statistics or equivalent*
*Students that are attempting to meet the prerequisite requirements by taking equivalent courses that are not listed above are strongly encouraged to discuss their choices with the program coordinator before and during the application process.
Additional Recommended
**A course in animal or plant physiology (BIO 449).
**If you plan to apply to the federal government for a position in a wildlife-related field.
The graduate application, application fee, and official transcripts are to be submitted directly to Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office from each institution attended except Central Connecticut State University.
Instructions for uploading the statement and for obtaining and submitting the recommendation letters will be found within the online application.
When an applicant’s admission folder is complete, it will be forwarded to the department chair. The Departmental Graduate Committee will make a recommendation for acceptance. Students who are accepted will be assigned an advisor at the time of acceptance. If applicable, a thesis advising committee will be assigned after the student begins the program of study.
Contact: Dr. Paul Hapeman, 860-832-2671