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Forestry and Environmental Resources

Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduate Programs

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Advanced degree programs within Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology are intercollegiate degree programs co-administered by the College of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, more than 40 graduate students are pursuing advanced Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology degrees.

The Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology area at NC State focuses on researching and understanding ecological principles as they apply to natural resource management as well as the subsequent effects on wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture. Our mission is to advance the scientifically-based conservation, management and use of fishery, wildlife and associated resources. This focus in reflected in the emphasis our graduate students place on identifying and resolving important questions ranging from fundamental scientific inquiry to technical, applied, management-oriented problems.

Admission into any of the above graduate degrees is contingent upon a faculty mentor agreeing to serve as the prospective student’s adviser. Therefore, before applying to the graduate program, students should contact faculty members in the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Program to explore opportunities.

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Have a question about our graduate programs? You can contact us at fwcb_programs@ncsu.edu.

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ADVANCED DEGREE OPTIONS

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Non-Thesis Master’s Degree

The Master of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology degree program provides students the opportunity to pursue a non-thesis master’s degree.

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Thesis-Based Master’s Degree

Students interested in obtaining a thesis degree should explore our Master of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology option.

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Ph.D. Program

A Ph.D. in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology program allows students to obtain their doctorates in wide array of related concentrations.

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Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s

The Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology provides undergraduate students an accelerated pathway to complete both their undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in five years.