Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biodiversity and Conservation Biology)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #401 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022
$41,424 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $41424 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $8066 |
Meal | $6710 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $40746 |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | |
- 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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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.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 100,000/Yr$100,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Scholarships in Georgia | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
AAUW International Fellowships | Scholarship per student$ 50,000/Yr$50,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Shardashish Interschool fellowship | Scholarship per student$ 50,000/Yr$50,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
University of Phoenix | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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