Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (MS)

Master of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

For the master's in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, you will study the diversity of life in an integrative evolutionary framework, considering all levels in the biological hierarchy: genes, cells, organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. You can specialize in population biology, species interactions, large-scale ecology, theoretical biology and more. Your studies will benefit from the department's strategy blending several approaches to foster meaningful interaction between faculty and students and cultivating interdisciplinary exploration. The department's education and research extend beyond the lab to habitats like the local desert and mountain systems that stretch to Mexico, the Sea of Cortez and Costa Rica.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

28.57%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.8642 Years

Department-level