{"id":2574,"date":"2017-11-27T15:37:15","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T20:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/applied-ecology-new\/?page_id=2574"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:18:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T19:18:57","slug":"graduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/applied-ecology\/students\/graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Committed to Interdisciplinary Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are the only applied ecology program in the nation. We offer a unique ecological depth and breadth: Our programs are rooted in the natural history of organisms and cover everything from fish management and biogeography to pollinators and aquaculture. We generate knowledge and apply that knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students interested in biology<\/a> or fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology<\/a> can pursue a doctoral degree, a thesis-based master’s degree, or a non-thesis master\u2019s degree. We do not require the GRE<\/strong> for consideration or admission to our graduate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the Applied Ecology graduate student experience on the GSAB Instagram<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Biology<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Diverse research is at the core of our interdepartmental biology program. Students can choose from a Ph.D., and two master’s degree tracks<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Interested in the management and protection of fish and wildlife populations in their natural habitats? Our program offers students a Ph.D. option and two master’s degree tracks<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Environmental Assessment<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Curious about the adverse impacts pollutants pose on human health and the environment? You can pursue a non-thesis master’s degree or a graduate certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Advice for Applying To Graduate School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Applying to graduate school looks more complicated than it is, so we have created this page of advice to help you with the application process >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, once you have all of your materials and a few potential supervisors, here’s how to apply to graduate school >><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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