Master of Science [M.S] (Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy)
STEM Course
2 years
full time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$28,312/Yr
$28,312 /Yr
- The multidisciplinary MS in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Policy program at the University at Albany explores the intersections of policy, politics, planning, and conservation biology. Through integrated coursework, the student will deepen their understanding of the conservation decision-making process as both a scientist and policy analyst.
- Many students in this program complete internships with state agencies to gain experience working on ecosystem and biodiversity preservation projects that inform their master’s thesis research.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer Intake | |
Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $28312 (USD 28312) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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On-Campus Housing | $9280 (USD 9280) |
Meal Plan | $5460 (USD 5460) |
Health Insurance | $1439 (USD 1439) |
Total Cost | $16179 (USD 16179) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2022 | $27681 (USD 27681) |
2021 | $27306 (USD 27306) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must successfully complete 75% of the total credits Students have four semesters to achieve the 75% standard
- Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
- Only accepted photocopies of student's mark sheets when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.
Scores Required
3.0 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are required.
Required Document List
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official GRE score
- Statement of goals
VISA & Work Study
VISA
International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.
- A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
- Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
- Application fee payment Receipt
- Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
- Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
- Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
- Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
- Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
- Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates have careers as:
- Climate Change Researcher
- Conservation Specialist
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Erosion Control Manager
- Habitat Management Coordinator
- Land Restoration Specialist
- Natural Resource Manager
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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