Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biodiversity and Conservation Biology)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
$40,746/Yr
$40,746 /Yr
- The Master of Science (MS) program in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at the University of Connecticut (UConn) is a research-oriented program designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct independent research in the field of conservation biology.
- The program typically takes two years to complete and includes both coursework and research components.
- Students take a range of courses in topics such as ecology, genetics, statistics, and conservation biology, as well as seminars in current issues in the field.
- In addition to coursework, students conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
- This research can be on a wide range of topics related to biodiversity and conservation biology, including population genetics, habitat restoration, and wildlife management.
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Important Dates
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $40746 (USD 40746) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Food | $6356 (USD 6356) |
Housing | $11574 (USD 11574) |
Transportation | $2624 (USD 2624) |
University and Student Fees | $3360 (USD 3360) |
Books and supply | $900 (USD 900) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $2284 (USD 2284) |
Total Cost | $27098 (USD 27098) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for the entire undergraduate career.
- If a student's degree is a 3-year bachelor’s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, or certain other countries, the University of Connecticut will not consider the degree to be equivalent to a 4 year US bachelor’s degree.
Indian Eligibility:
- Students are required to submit a 4-year undergraduate degree with 70% or above from the recognized university or college.
- If a student's degree is a 3-year bachelor’s degree, the University of Connecticut will not consider the degree to be equivalent to a 4 year US bachelor’s degree.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
FormSwift Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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