 The Doctor of Philosophy requires the demonstration of distinguished scholarship in a dissertation based on original and creative work. It is not granted merely as a certificate of faithful performance of a prescribed program of studies and research. This degree is designed to provide an opportunity for students to receive specialized education in fish and wildlife ecology. It involves investigation and analysis of scientific, technical or managerial subjects.
Application information can be found at the
Graduate Student Admissions. However, if you have any questions or if we can help you at all, do not hesitate to contact our office for information (406) 243 5292 or by email at
wbio@cfc.umt.edu.
Application Procedures
Advice to Applicants
Additional Information for International Prospective Students:
Applying for International Admission to the UM Graduate School
Foreign Student & Scholar Services
International Student Association (ISA) of The University of Montana
Residence Life Office - International Students
Degree Requirements
Teaching Assistantships: The Wildlife
Biology Program has a number of teaching assistantships available each year. Graduate
students in these positions assist faculty with course instruction through leading
labs or discussion sections, delivering lectures and grading assignments. Teaching
assistants are selected according to their background in courses for which teaching
assistants are needed on a semester or yearly basis. Full-time teaching assistants
work approximately 15 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester of the academic
year. In addition to their salaries, teaching assistants receive a tuition fee waiver
(in-state or out-of-state) and a waiver of the registration fee. Other fees charged
by the University are not included in the TA fee waiver package. Both incoming and
current graduate students are considered for teaching assistantships. Teaching assistants
are required to register for 9 credits each semester.
Research Assistantships: Research
assistantships are made available to graduate students by faculty members who have
received grants from outside sources (for example, Forest Service, Park Service,
Fish and Wildlife Service, National Science Foundation, other public and private
organizations). The number of research assistantships offered varies by year depending
on available funds. Research assistants are assigned duties by the faculty member
with funding; these duties are often the student's own research project. Research
assistantships have financial benefits generally similar to those of teaching assistantships.
Research assistants are required to register for 9 credits each semester.
Other financial
Assistance
Graduate Student Admissions
Graduate Student Policies
WBIO Graduate Regulations (pdf)
Graduate School
Recent Theses/Dissertations in Wildlife Biology
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