About the course

The University of Montana?s Wildlife Biology Program provides students with an extensive knowledge of ecology, population biology, wildlife biology and critical thinking and quantitative skills. Our students become leaders, bringing science to the dynamic management of wildlife and fish populations and their habitat, communities, and ecosystems. The Wildlife Biology Program is a joint program with the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation, Division of Biological Sciences, and the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit. We are ranked #1 in the U.S. and Canada for the quality and productivity of faculty research.

　　Our graduate program attracts and trains the best of the next generation of wildlife biologists. We prepare our studentsfor leadership in government agencies, academia, and private conservation organizations by applying the highest standards in science, communication, and collaboration. The strength of the program is reflected in our students? amazing records of scientific scholarship, outreach, and application, and built on direct and supportive interactions among students and faculty.

　　The Doctor of Philosophy requires the demonstration of distinguished scholarship in a dissertation based on original and creative work. It is not granted merely as a certificate of faithful performance of a prescribed program of studies and research. This degree is designed to provide an opportunity for students to receive specialized education in fish and wildlife ecology. It involves investigation and analysis of scientific, technical or managerial subjects. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2024	Missoula
Spring (January), 2025	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2025	Missoula
Spring (January), 2026	Missoula

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Montana

Most applicants to the Ph.D. program have completed or are completing masters degrees. Students without Master of Science degrees will be considered if these applications demonstrate strong potential to complete a Ph.D. program. All successful applicants generally have at least one degree in Wildlife Biology or a ly related field, students with other backgrounds may be accepted depending on an appropriate level of ecological expertise and an advisor willing to supervise the student.

　　Preliminary decisions regarding acceptance into the Ph.D. program will be made using the following criteria:

　　minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in undergraduate work and 3.5 in graduate work,

　　minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores of 60th percentile or higher on each of the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections, and a minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required for international students. IBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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