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Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology (Thesis) INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus, USA

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USD 16380

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 90

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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78

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The master’s program in wildlife ecology at Texas State University has a long history of cooperation with agencies such as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and non-governmental organizations, providing students with access to contemporary wildlife research and potential employment opportunities.

Course Work

The master of science in wildlife ecology is a thesis-based degree with an emphasis on the application of ecological principles to studies in the fields of wildlife ecology and natural resource management. The degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours including core courses in statistics and experimental design, elective courses in the student’s area of interest, seminars, and thesis courses.

Research options include but are not limited to the following:

  • Large mammal behavior, ecology, and genetics
  • Threatened and endangered species ecology and conservation
  • Ecology of turtles
  • Toad biology
  • Bat ecology
  • Disease ecology
  • Population sampling and estimation
  • Population persistence and viability
  • Community ecology
Degree Hours Thesis Option Minor Option
M.S. 30–31 Thesis No minor

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, Aug 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    52 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    16380

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 90

    Application Fee
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    11500 Per year

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    Scholarships

     

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman)
    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships 
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1420+/ACT: 32+
    • Top 25% of graduating class or IB Diploma or Capstone Diploma

    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1160+/ACT: 24+
    • Top 25% of graduating class

    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1060+/ACT: 21+
    • Top 25% of graduating class

    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman) 
    • Top 35% of graduating class Academic Review by TXST

    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.9+ GPA

    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.75+ GPA

    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.5+ GPA

    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.25+ GPA
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $12,000 per year
    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $8,000 per year
    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $5,000 per year
    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman) Varies
    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships $4,000 per year
    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships $3,000 per year
    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships $2,000 per year
    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships $1,000 per year 

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