Overview

Quantitative Ecology and Resource Management students at University of Washington receive intensive training in the application of statistical, mathematical, and decision sciences to terrestrial and aquatic ecology, natural resource management, biometrics, and mathematical biology.

Features

Both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered, producing graduates who are capable of continuing with the development and extension of biometrical and biomathematical modeling as they enter the educational, research or private sector work force.

Programme Structure

Research

The University of Washington is a major research institution that offers exceptional scholarly resources.

QERM has an interdisciplinary faculty, drawn from academic programs across the university – statistics, applied mathematics, environmental and forest sciences, biology, aquatic and fishery sciences, oceanography, marine and environmental affairs, anthropology, sociology, and others.

As a result, students have access to diverse research opportunities and partnerships with many private and public sector agencies dedicated to the promotion of natural resource management.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Competitive applicants have a background in probability and mathematical statistics, linear algebra, and differential equations. Applicants with little or no statistical background are strongly advised to take additional coursework for preparation in this area. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the most recent 60 semester or 90 quarter credits of study is required. GRE test is not required.

Three letters of recommendation are required. Please do not select the "postal mail" option; we only accept electronic recommendations. If a recommender insists upon mailing a hardcopy letter, please email qerm@uw.edu for further instructions.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35259 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35259 USD / year

≈ 35259 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20253 USD / year

≈ 20253 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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