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PhD of Fish and Wildlife Biology

Montana State University

  • Bozeman, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Fish and Wildlife Biology at Montana State University is a programme in ecology and management of fish and wildlife.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Formulate original research questions in Fish and Wildlife Biology
  • Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
  • Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.

Career outcomes

  • Federal or state fish and wildlife agencies
  • Academia

Curriculum

  • Doctoral research on the ecology and management of mammal
  • Bird and fish species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
  • With a qualifying exam in the third semester and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university
  • GPA about 3.0/4.0
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • Transcripts and English proficiency
  • GRE not mandatory
  • The department decides on research fit and funding.. Entry grade detail: B average (3.0/4.0) or equivalent
  • Department standards may be higher.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university (department decides).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.2
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Statement of Purpose.

How to apply

  1. Check the graduate programme requirements and any department-specific deadlines. Submit the online application and pay the 60 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts
  2. English proficiency evidence
  3. Three recommendation letters and a personal statement. Programmes may add test scores. After admission submit your confirmation. International Student & Scholar Services gives health insurance
  4. Orientation and housing information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,814, $25,040 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBozeman
Faculty or schoolCollege of Letters & Science
DepartmentEcology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Oct 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    79 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.