Overview

Employment can be found with national and state conservation and resource management agencies, park services, environmental consulting agencies, zoological parks, botanical gardens, and public health facilities, etc. The Biology - Organismal, Ecological and Evolutionary Biology program of the Southeast Missouri State University can be customized to the student’s interest in learning more about field biology, botany, zoology, ecology, etc. This is an option also appropriate for students considering veterinary school.

What You'll Do

Meet with their advisor each semester to assess their progress towards admission to a professional school.

Take a core of courses prepares them in any area of biology.

Take rigorous coursework in evolutionary biology, ecology, plant biology, and animal biology which prepares them for advanced study or employment.

Complete 80 hours for 2 credit hours of experiential learning, usually in field studies or internships.

Complete additional coursework in geology and mathematics to qualify them for employment and graduate school.

Attend classes in the renovated Magill Hall furnished with modern equipment.

Have access to the Miller Reserve Wetlands Restoration project, the Kelso Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Reis Biological Research Station.

Internships & Career Opportunities

MO Department of Conservation

National Park Service

Woodland Hills

Trail of Tears State Park

Army Corps of Engineers

LAD Foundation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolutionary Biology

General Ecology

Biogeography

Plant Biology

Zoology

Evolution & Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your Online application

Pay the $40 application fee

Passport

Academic transcripts

Affidavit of Financial Support and Proof of finances

Proof of English proficiency

Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, etc.) for scholarship consideration (Optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17664 USD / year

≈ 17664 USD / year
Out-of-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year

Additional Details

National and Local: 8,558.70 USD per year International: 15,803.70 USD per year

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What You'll Do

Internships & Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

Funding

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