Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, PhD

Program Description

Those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology should have sound undergraduate training in the biological or related sciences and a related master’s degree or equivalent research experience. Initially, applicants should contact the faculty members whose research interests are closest to their own. Programs of study are designed to emphasize relationships between wild animals and their changing environments and conservation of aquatic organisms. Students are required to have completed a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a natural science, with a minimum of 30 credit hours in natural sciences. In addition, an MS in wildlife and fisheries biology or related natural resources field is preferred, but not required, for acceptance into the doctoral program. Students accepted without the appropriate course background will be required to make up these deficiencies as outlined by the Graduate Student Admission Committee and consistent with University admission policies.

Research opportunities are enhanced by cooperative programs with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Research Unit at Clemson, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Waddell Mariculture Center and other cooperators. The graduate program is accredited by the Southeastern Section of the Wildlife Society.