Overview

The Wildlife and Fisheries Science programs at Pennsylvania State University are designed to give students an understanding of the biology and management of terrestrial or aquatic wildlife species and their environments.

Our students have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including off-campus field stations and field sites, a vibrant seminar program and an engaged, enthusiastic faculty.

Research areas

Possible topics areas include: habitat evaluation, ecology and management of game and nongame wildlife, animal damage control, urban wildlife, wildlife responses to altered ecosystems, conservation biology, fish systematics, fisheries management, ichthyology, fish behavior and ecology, freshwater ecology, aquaculture, landscape ecology, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professionalism in Natural Resources
Design of Ecological Field Studies
Systematics
Systematics and Evolution of Fishes
Population Estimation and Modeling
Applied Spatial Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science View 27 other PhDs in Marine Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Ph.D. program in Wildlife and Fisheries Science requires a master's degree in wildlife and fisheries science or a closely related field, or a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade-point average of 3.30 and demonstrated research ability.
Three reference reports (forms supplied on request), and a brief statement describing the applicant's academic goals, career interests, and special qualifications are required.
The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces available. Exceptions to admission requirements may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Out-of-State

9750 USD / year

≈ 9750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5410 USD / year

≈ 5410 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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