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Master of Science in Conservation Technology
Master of Science in Conservation Technology

Master of Science in Conservation Technology

  • ID:FIT10149
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • A bachelor's degree (four-year degree) in a related field from a recognized, regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent)
  • Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program.

English requirements

  • an Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with an earned score of at least 79
  • an official Florida Tech TOEFL (paper-based) with an earned score of at least 550
  • an IELTS with an earned score of at least 6.0
  • a PTE Academic with an earned score of at least 58
  • a Cambridge English: Advanced with an earned score of at least 180 (Grade of C)
  • a Duolingo English Test with an earned score of at least 100
  • or a China National Higher Education Entrance Examination (Gaokao) English portion with an earned score of at least 120/150 (96/120) no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech or
  • successfully completed Embassy English level B2; or
  • successfully completed Level 112 of the ELS English for Academic Purposes program; or
  • successfully completed the Kaplan International Higher Intermediate English level; or
  • successfully completed ELI level 8 at the UCF English Language Institute with a grade of B or better; or
  • successfully completed International Education Exchange Association PEAP level 6; or
  • successfully completed OHLA Advanced II & Elite 6

Course Information

Get A Master's In Conservation Technology

A master’s in conservation technology from Florida Tech prepares students to start a career immersed in biological or ecological conservation practices, or to continue with further graduate study in a PhD program.

This interdisciplinary field examines genetics, geographic information systems and ecological modeling so students develop the expertise they need to create solutions for today’s most challenging conservation issues—such as climate change analysis, water quality and diseases among oceanic plants and animals. Conservation scientists and ecologists also manage, improve, and protect the country’s natural resources.

Graduates possess quantitative and computer skills that are in demand from a wide variety of industries including environmental consulting and insurance companies, non-governmental organizations and local, state and federal agencies.

World-Class Faculty And Personalized Attention

At Florida Tech, students experience an intimate, focused environment where professors mentor students throughout their program, class sizes are small, and there is an opportunity to work with faculty on leading research projects. The diverse campus environment provides students the chance to gain an international perspective on conservation technology and learn how it is handled in countries around the world.

Florida Tech has internationally renowned faculty who are involved in industry research and are often sought-after consultants who are widely published and respected. Students learn from these world-class scientists in an environment that encourages individual thinking and exploration to empower them as future leaders. Graduate students develop a strong working relationship for study, research and assistantship opportunities, giving Florida Tech an edge over other conservation technology master’s degree programs.

The university has over 50 years of excellence in science and engineering education. The conservation technology master’s degree program prepares students for a career using the latest body of knowledge in the industry, while providing excellent research facilities for conducting state-of-the-art research.

Florida Tech’s conservation technology master’s degree program is not just something you study—it’s something students go out into the field and do. Central Florida’s proximity to the Indian River Lagoon, Atlantic Ocean, and Florida wetlands provide a wealth of natural laboratories that other universities simply can’t offer. Florida Tech’s central Florida location allows students to take part in year-round one-of-a-kind field studies. In fact, 51% of Brevard County’s land is protected, making it one of the “greenest” in the United States.

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Core Courses

  • Design and Analysis of Ecological Studies
  • Conservation Biology
  • Conservation Genetics
  • Landscape Ecology
  • Applied Geographic Information Systems for Biological Research
  • Modeling for Ecology and Biology
  • Biological Sciences Seminar

Electives

  • Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Plant Physiology
  • Marine Mammalogy
  • Applied Sustainability
  • Any 5000-level ENV course
  • Any 5000-level MAR course
  • Any 4000- or 5000-level scientific communication course
  • Research Experience
  • Laboratory Research (up to 9 credit hours)
  • Internship (up to 9 credit hours)
  • Summer Field course (3-9 credit hours)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

According to the Labor Bureau, careers related to conservation and ecology include:

  • Conservation Scientist and Forester
  • Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist
  • Environmental Scientist and Specialist
  • Conservation Technician
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Agricultural and Food Scientist
  • Natural Science Manager
  • Postsecondary Teacher

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Health Insurance - USD $1430 per year

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