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Graduate Programs

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology offers both a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The degree is earned through either the Natural Resources Science & Management graduate program or the Conservation Biology graduate program. If so desired, students can designate a track of study within these programs. Wildlife Ecology and Management is the track associated with the Natural Resources Science & Management graduate program, and Fisheries and Aquatic Biology is the track associated with the Conservation Biology graduate program.

Program Contacts

For more information about these programs or the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resources Science, please contact:

Natural Resources Science and Management: Wildlife Ecology and Management Track

Mike Kilgore, Director of Graduate Studies
mkilgore@umn.edu
(612) 624-6298
Dept. of Forest Resources
301d Green Hall
1530 N Cleveland Ave
St Paul, MN 55108

Conservation Biology: Fisheries and Aquatic Biology Track

Bruce Vondracek, Acting Director of Graduate Studies Admission
bvondrac@umn.edu
(612) 624-2198
Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
200 Hodson Hall
1980 Folwell Ave
St Paul, MN 55108

Peter Sorensen, Track Coordinator
soren003@umn.edu
(612) 624-4997
Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
104 Hodson Hall
1980 Folwell Ave
St Paul, MN 55108

Additional Resources and Information

• Thesis Examples
• Graduate Courses offered by the Department
• Twin Cities Campus Graduate School Tuition Rates
• Financing Graduate School
• Housing
• Natural Resources Association of Graduate Students

The following publications may be obtained from the Graduate School, 309 Johnston Hall, 101 Pleasant St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455:

• The Graduate School Catalog describes Graduate School policies, courses, majors, degrees, and program requirements, and lists the graduate faculty.
• The Class Schedule is a publication that lists basic costs, regulations, and courses offered each semester. The schedule is not mailed, but is available online. The schedule can also be picked up at University of Minnesota bookstores, department offices, and the Graduate School.
• The Graduate Student Handbook is an excellent resource for information about campus services, registration, transportation, housing, and more. This publication is mailed to students after they are admitted to the Graduate School.