Master of Science in Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences

About the Master of Science

To earn the master’s degree a student must complete, with a B average or better, a minimum of 30 hours of course work (15 hours or more at the 8000 course level). Research, problems, special investigations and special readings courses shall not exceed 12 of the 30 hours.

Plan of Study

Candidates are expected to design and have approved by their committee a plan of study during their first semester in residence and a thesis proposal by their second.

Thesis & Oral Examination

A thesis acceptable to the student’s graduate committee shall be completed and defended at the final oral examination, which is given to all candidates before the degree is conferred.