M.S. Fisheries Biology

Master Programs

To earn the Master of Science degree, all NREM graduate students must complete three sets of requirements:

  • Iowa State University Graduate College requirements
  • NREM Department requirements
  • Graduate major requirements

A non-thesis Mater's degree is available for students desiring a degree program that consists of a creative component rather than a thesis. Refer to the NREM Graduate Student Handbook for more details.

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Admissions Requirements

B.S. Degree: Biological Sciences, ecology or other related area

Minimum B.S. GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

GRE: None

GMAT: None

TOEFL: See graduate college requirements (International Students Only)

Academic Records / Transcripts: Yes

Letters of Recommendation: Three (3)

Completed Coursework: coursework equivalent to a B.S. in biological sciences, including courses in biology, aquatic botany, ecology, ichthyology, fisheries biology, and aquaculture.

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M.S. Degree Requirements

M.S. with thesis: 30 credits total  |  15 credits of coursework  |  10 credits of research

M.S. without thesis: 33 credits total  |  30 credits of coursework  |  3 credits creative component

Coursework includes:

  • Two (2) 400-level or above statistics courses
  • One or more graduate courses in fisheries or related areas offered by the NREM Department.

 

Funding

There's the possibility of students receiving an assistantship (teaching or research) to help cover the costs of their program. Master Degree students with an assistantship can expect to receive:

  • A stipend starting at approximately $2,000
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Half (1/2) of tuition remission

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