- The multidisciplinary MS in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Policy program at the University at Albany explores the intersections of policy, politics, planning, and conservation biology. Through integrated coursework, the student will deepen their understanding of the conservation decision-making process as both a scientist and policy analyst.
- Many students in this program complete internships with state agencies to gain experience working on ecosystem and biodiversity preservation projects that inform their master’s thesis research.
University At Albany - [SUNY Albany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees
Albany, New York
University Public CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
$29,751/Yr
$29,751 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Application Deadline For Summer Intake | May 1, 2024 |
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Aug 1, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 | $28312 |
| Health Insurance | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 | $1439 |
| Total Fees | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 | $29751 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| On-Campus Housing | $9280 |
| Meal Plan | $5460 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must successfully complete 75% of the total credits Students have four semesters to achieve the 75% standard
- Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
- Only accepted photocopies of student's mark sheets when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.
Scores Required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are required.
Required Document List
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official GRE score
- Statement of goals
VISA & Work Study
VISA
International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.
- A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
- Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
- Application fee payment Receipt
- Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
- Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
- Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
- Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
- Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
- Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates have careers as:
- Climate Change Researcher
- Conservation Specialist
- Environmental Policy Analyst
- Erosion Control Manager
- Habitat Management Coordinator
- Land Restoration Specialist
- Natural Resource Manager
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | No | N/A |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship | $5542 | Yes | Mar 31, 2023 |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | $4000 | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Variable | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
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