MS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rice University

Rice University offers a Master of Science (MS) in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology through its Wiess School of Natural Sciences. This program lasts for 18 months and focuses on understanding the relationships between living organisms and their environment. The tuition fee for this course is $59,784. To apply for the MS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, students must prove their English language skills. Accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Additionally, applicants need to have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be considered for admission.

The faculty members in the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology graduate program are dedicated to training and guiding graduate students to help them become successful scientists.

This program focuses heavily on research, allowing students to begin their research projects in their first year.

Students will learn to understand and assess ideas, research findings, and methods in ecology and evolutionary biology critically.

The Master's degree is not available as a separate option; it is part of the Ph.D. program. Students who are accepted must complete a Ph.D. degree. The university fully funds this degree, and students will also receive a stipend.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. A BA or BS degree or an equivalent degree that gives a good background in biology is required. Strong motivation and ability should be shown by the academic record.

• Step one Prepare documents for application LOR Recommendations should be requested from four persons (preferably professors in the applicant's major field) who know the personal and scholastic qualities of the applicant. Applications will not be reviewed until at least three recommendations are received (only required for MS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and MS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) Four letters of recommendation are required (For Ph.D. in Applied physics) • Step two Additional documents required Unofficial transcripts from all prior institutions Official GRE scores (If required) TOEFL/IELTS scores Financial statement required Submit Personal Statement - It should include a brief description of the applicant's intended plan of study or the particular sub-division of the major field in which the applicant would like to specialize. The statement should also include discussions of any scholarly research, writing, or similar research completed or in progress (Only required for MS in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and MS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) • Step three Start your online application https://gradadmissions.rice.edu/apply/?sr=76eb18ca-4404-4aa4-ac40-ac38e69df57c • Step four Application fees for this course USD 85 = INR 7.16 Thousand Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card, Wire money transfer Students can pay their fees in four equal installments If students choosing to pay tuition and fees in monthly installments should enroll in a Deferred Payment Plan This payment arrangement is available for a non-refundable fee of $75 per term • Step five Application deadline Fall (Aug): 31st Dec *The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"