About the course

This specialization focuses on the science and management of designed and domesticated ecosystems. Graduates have a strong understanding of the functional dynamics of an ecosystem, comprehensive appreciation of ecosystem responses to manipulation, and the ability to link ecosystem processes to human and environmental health and economic output. Students may concentrate efforts toward understanding terrestrial, aquacultural, or environmental impact and system function. Expertise is developed in production of food, fiber, ornamental, and utility products from domesticated systems and the potential interactions with natural enemies and indigenous species. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$45,978

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kingston
Spring (January), 2024	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2024	Providence
Fall (September), 2024	Kingston
Fall (September), 2024	Narragansett
Fall (September), 2024	Providence
Spring (January), 2025	Kingston
Spring (January), 2025	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2025	Providence
Spring (January), 2025	Kingston
Spring (January), 2025	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2025	Providence
Fall (September), 2025	Kingston
Fall (September), 2025	Narragansett
Fall (September), 2025	Providence
Spring (January), 2026	Kingston
Spring (January), 2026	Narragansett
Spring (January), 2026	Providence

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Rhode Island

Before you apply to a URI graduate program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States or the equivalent of a four-year degree at an international university that is evaluated by an approved agency. Most four-year degrees from accredited non-U.S. institutions are recognized as equivalent, but three-year bachelor’s degree programs from universities in India and some other Asian countries are not. An overall score of 80 or above, Minimum scores in the following areas: Reading: 20, Writing: 22, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17 (the suggested minimum speaking score for international teaching assistants is 23). The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550. IELTS: Required minimum score of 6.5. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Rhode Island. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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