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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Applied Ecology

Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Graduate Programs

We focus on understanding the ecological principles of natural resource management and the subsequent effects on wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture.

The advanced degrees offered 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.

See each graduate degree option available in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, and learn more about each one on the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources program website.

advanced degrees offered

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.rnrn

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Thesis-Based Master’s Degree

Students in the Master of Science (M.S.) degree track conduct applied research to help guide sustainable solutions for conservation challenges locally, regionally and globally.

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Doctorate

Ph.D. students can conduct research in fisheries and wildlife, as well as in topics that overlap with other specialty areas across several colleges at NC State.

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Application Details

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: Jan 15
  • Spring: Nov 25

Visit the Graduate School website for more information on priority deadlines for US and International students.

Apply to the Graduate School

View complete details on how to complete the online graduate school application.

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program resources

FWCB Program Faculty

View a list of potential research faculty advisors for the FWCB degree program. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Our Graduate Students

Learn more about our current graduate students. 

FWCB Program Handbook

Consult theu00a0FWCB program handbooku00a0to learn more about the program requirements. 

Graduate Research

Curious about graduate research? Check out the work of our recent graduate students. 

Student Resources

Explore links to important graduate school resources and the graduate student community. 

Contact Us

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Rebecca Irwin

Professor

919-513-7553
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Erin McKenney
Erin McKenney

Assistant Professor

(919) 515-5089
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Freha Legoas

Graduate Services Coordinator

919-515-5712