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PhD Fisheries Biology

2 Years On Campus Phd Program

Utah State University

Program Overview

Utah State University is the only university in the state with a college devoted to the study of natural resources, and the fisheries biology program is one of the few programs in the nation where students have the opportunity to focus on freshwater fish populations.Students in the fisheries biology program study river, lake, and wetland ecosystems. The program highlights the ecology of freshwater systems, management of important fisheries, restoration of stream, riparian, and wetland areas, and the monitoring and protection of plant and animal populations in lakes and rivers.Each student has an individualized plan of study created for them by their graduate committee, and students are able to take courses in other departments on campus, such as biology and civil and environmental engineering.

Program Key Stats

$21334 (Annual Cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Have the requisite master's degree for your intended program by the time you are matriculated, 3.0 or higher GPA for the terms that include your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits, Score at or above the 40th percentile on appropriate admissions test, Three letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT scores, The English language requirement: TOEFL-71, IELTS- 6.0.

Career Options

  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Wildlife veterinarians
  • Zoologist
  • Wildlife Conservation Officer

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