Master of Wildlife Conservation

University of Maine

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology offer graduate study leading to the non-thesis Master of Wildlife Conservation in Wildlife Conservation program. A broad range of ecosystems, modern laboratory facilities, and a diversified staff provide excellent opportunities for graduate study in wildlife ecology.Emphasis is placed on detailed studies of wildlife species and the habitats in which they live.Research may be conducted in such areas as terrestrial and aquatic ecology, fisheries, physiology, behavior, population dynamics, resource management, and the influence of environmental disturbances.The department is home to federal biologists with the U.S. Geological Survey, Maine Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit these scientists have faculty appointments and advise graduate students.Students are admitted to these graduate programs based on the strength of their academic records, experience, and recommendations.

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture