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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) GENERAL QUESTIONS: What is the undergraduate enrollment in Fisheries and Wildlife? What percentage of students find work after graduation? How much money do they make? Who do they work for? Are they permanent or temporary jobs? Find the answers to these and other questions in our Survey of Fisheries and Wildlife Graduates. GRADUATE APPLICATION FACTS: Are GRE's required? How long are the results good for? Yes, GRE's for the general test are required. The scores are good for five years. The subject exam is not required. What is the required TOEFL score? The Test Of English as a Foreign Language score required is 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test. A minimum score of 7.0 on the IELTS may be used as an alternative to the TOEFL test. When are the enrollment deadlines for each quarter? Enrollment deadlines are as follows: Do I need a faculty sponsor to be accepted into the program? Yes, in most cases only students who have contacted graduate faculty members and have an agreement to be hired by them are accepted. When contacting faculty members by email make sure to attach your transcripts, GRE scores, a resume, statement of objectives, and a cover letter. If your application package has been submitted then make sure to let them know. What are the departmental guidelines for screening graduate applications? Minimum GPA of 3.0 An MS degree is required to apply for the PdD program Can students who don't meet the departmental guidelines still be accepted? Yes, students can be admitted provisionally by the department with support from their faculty sponsor and approval of the graduate committee. What can students do to be more competitive? Students who do not have a biological background or have a low GPA should consider taking courses as a post baccalaureate student. Courses to focus on would be statistics, ecology, general biology, chemistry, and math. A second bachelors degree isn't always needed but could be a good option if you don't have any experience in this field. If your GRE scores are low in two or more areas you should probably study and retake them. You should also consult with faculty you want to work with and see what they recommend. How long would it take to earn a second Bachelors degree? One or two years. A minimum of 45 credits are required (32 if you are an OSU graduate) for a second Bachelors. Curriculum requirements for our program can be found here Post Bac Curriculum. How many graduate students are enrolled in Fisheries and Wildlife?
M.S. in Wildlife - 19 students Ph.D. in Wildlife - 17 students |