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Conservation Biology, Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
St. Lawrence University
New York City, NY, United States
Courses in the Conservation Biology major at St. Lawrence University involve study in both field and laboratory settings, including in local forests, lakes and streams.  Hands-on research experiences are hallmarks of the experience of conservation biology students. Many conservation biology students also study abroad in places like Kenya, Denmark, Australia and New Zealand.
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Overview

The future of our planet is a topic of great concern globally and at St. Lawrence University. One way the University addresses this issue is through the Conservation Biology program, which is designed to teach students the tools and skills used to describe, understand and protect biological diversity. In addition to learning fundamentals of ecology, students will learn about the interdisciplinary nature of conservation problems and the need to engage with multiple stakeholders to solve them.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • General Biology. 
  • Economics for Environmentalists. 
  • General Ecology. 
  • Conservation Biology  
  • Genetics

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    78

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

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General Requirements

National

  • Common Application
  • $60 application fee or fee waiver
  • Official copy of your high school transcript
  • Official standardized exam scores (optional)
  • Counselor letter of recommendation
  • Two academic recommendations from teachers who have taught you in high school
  • Resume (optional)
International 
  • SAT or ACT official test score report (or certified copy). 
  • Teacher recommendation letter
  • St. Lawrence University financial aid form (we do not require CSS or ISFAA)
  • St. Lawrence waives the application fee for all international students. Please indicate on the Common Application the fee waiver status when you submit your application.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14580 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 58330 USD for the full programme and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    14580 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 58330 USD for the full programme and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for New York City

  • 1819 - 3970 USD/month
    Living Costs

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