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生物科学-保护生物学
概述
This graduate sequence provides students with a broad-based education in Conservation Biology by combining education in basic research and classes in ecology, 进化遗传学, 和系统学.
The required classes are targeted to address applied problems such as preservation of biodiversity and genetic diversity, 草原恢复, and the effects of anthropogenic environmental change. 学生' research projects range from applied science, 比如对自然区域的管理, 基础研究, such as evolutionary consequences of habitat fragmentation and of environmental toxins.
The Conservation Biology sequence is an option for students enrolled in the M.S. 学位课程.
骄傲点
The 生物科学学院 leads 伊利诺斯州 with the more Distinguished Professors than any other department on campus.
研究生导师
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安排参观
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如何申请
大学入学要求
A student applying to a master's program must:
- have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, 或者在一学年之内完成
- present official transcripts from each college or university other than 伊利诺斯州 at which graduate, 本科, 或者获得非学位学分. Transcripts can be emailed from the university to 招生@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: 招生办公室, 霍维楼201号, 校园包厢2200, 正常的, IL 61790-2200
其他入学要求
实验室的要求
The first step in the application process is to ask about working in a lab. We do not admit graduate students unless they have at least one faculty member who is willing to have them in their lab.
365bat的教员 谁在你感兴趣的领域工作. Discuss whether they are taking new students, whether your interests sufficiently overlap with theirs, and what research topics are being pursued in their labs.
平均绩点
你一定有一个3.0对4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of 本科 coursework or any previous work in a master’s program.
个人履历或简历
在申请系统中提交你的个人简历. It should include any information that will help assess your potential as a student in our graduate program. 还包括:
- 你的教育背景
- previous employment or positions related to science and your current status
- 研究活动,包括出版物
- 专业协会的会员资格
- 你获得过的荣誉和奖励
Statement of Academic and Professional Goals
Write a one-to-two page statement of your academic and professional goals and submit it in the application system.
你的陈述应该包括:
- area of research in which you are interested
- faculty member(s) with whom you have corresponded in regard to serving as your possible dissertation advisor
- 毕业后的计划
推荐信
提供三封推荐信. Your letters should be from faculty members or others who are familiar with your academic record and can evaluate your potential for graduate study.
考试成绩
GRE scores are not required for your application. 然而, if you wish to submit them, you may.
Scores do not play a significant part in our decision-making process for admission. GRE scores may help your application if you did not have strong 本科 grades but have strong GRE scores.
Use institution code 1319 if you want to submit your scores. It will not be held against you if you do not submit GRE scores as part of your application.
International students required to take an English proficiency test must have a TOEFL score of 90 or greater. 雅思成绩相当于6分.5.
申请的最后期限
- 秋季(八月)学期-二月一日
- Spring (January) Term — Not accepting applications
- 夏季学期-不接受申请
研究生助教奖学金
The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of financial support. They are intended as a way to facilitate a student's progress to degree while providing important professional development.
资格
To be eligible for an assistantship a student must, generally,
- be admitted unconditionally as a degree-seeking student into a graduate academic program, or have a minimum of 120 本科 hours if in an integrated 学位课程
- 信誉良好
- be enrolled full-time (typically at least 9 credit hours during the fall or spring semesters, or at least 6 hours during the summer session).
好处
研究生助理收到
- monthly wages paid in the form of either a stipend or an hourly wage
- a waiver for 100% of tuition during a semester of appointment
- a waiver for up to 12 credit hours of tuition for the summer term immediately following a fall or spring appointment
Most graduate students in the 生物科学学院 are supported by Teaching Assistantships (TAs) or 研究 Assistantships (RAs), which include a stipend and a tuition waiver.
每个人都承认我们的M.S. 课程由助教或助教提供. 然而, you should not attempt to complete the online TA application form until after you have been admitted into our graduate program.
研究 Assistantships (RAs) are arranged through the faculty member directing your thesis.
在M区.S. 项目当前收到$ 1,311/ 9个月加上学费减免. Opportunities for up to 3 months/year of additional support are available.
成本 & 资金
看到 学生账户 有关学杂费的信息. 资金 for graduate students is available from several different sources. 学生 who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, 印第安纳州, 肯塔基州, 密歇根, 密苏里州, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
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