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University of Maine
Overview
University of Maine / Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology is located in Orono, ME, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Wildlife Conservation (MWC) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Wildlife ecology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
19
Applied
11
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
19
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
89%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 21.05% |
Gender
Male (42%)
Female (57%)
Faculty
11
Total faculty
Full-time - 11
Part-time - 0
Male (6)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | GIS applications, human dimensions of natural resources, wildlife-habitat relationships associated with forest management practices, migratory fish ecology, vernal pool ecology and conservation, population dynamics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Orono, ME 04469
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Daniel Harrison
Chair
Phone: 207-581-2867
Fax: 207-581-2858
Chair
Phone: 207-581-2867
Fax: 207-581-2858