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Mississippi State University Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Mississippi State University

Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Mississippi State, USA

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Sep 2025

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    About : The Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture focuses on the conservation and management of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The program equips students with essential skills in research methodologies, field studies, and data analysis. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable management practices for wildlife and aquatic resources.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including wildlife management, fisheries science, aquaculture development, and conservation. They may work for government agencies, non-profit organizations, or private sector companies focused on environmental stewardship and resource management.

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The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture offer graduate education leading to the Master of Science in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. The Masters of Science degree requires 24 hours of course work, including one graduate course in statistics, a thesis, and a comprehensive oral examination. A Ph.D. degree is offered in Forest Resources with an emphasis on wildlife, fisheries, and aquaculture. The Ph.D. requires a comprehensive written diagnostic examination, one graduate-level statistics course, variable hours of course work (determined by graduate committee), oral and written comprehensive preliminary examinations, a dissertation, and oral defense of the dissertation. Visit the MSU Online Graduate Catalog for course descriptions and more information.

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