Degree Options and Requirements

Students at the University of Minnesota can pursue several degree options in Conservation Biology Graduate Program:

  1. Conservation Biology (CB)
    • Master of Science (MS)
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  2. Fisheries and Aquatic Biology (FAB) track
    • Master of Science (MS)
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  3. Joint Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Law and an MS or PhD in CB.
  4. Minor in CB
    • Master's and PhD students in other degree programs can also minor in CB.

Courses

Go to OneStop for a list of courses offered during a specific semester.

CBIO Classes

  • FW 8452: Conservation Biology - 3 cr. (Fall)
  • CBIO 8001: Conservation Biology Seminar - 1 cr. (Fall, Spring)
  • CBIO 8004: Economic & Social Dimension of Cons. Biology- 3 cr. (Spring)
  • CBIO 8095: Contemporary Problems in Cons. Biology - 1 cr (Fall, Spring)

Degree Completion Requirements

Each individual degree option has different course requirements. For details please click "Completion Requirements" on the right.