Overview

The Conservation Biology's selection of rigorous field based courses in watersheds, soils, forestry, ecology (general, fish, wildlife or plant), and organisms (mammalogy, ornithology, ichthyology, or entomology) offers an unparalleled set of foundational courses in the natural sciences at Lake Superior State University.

Combining this coursework with interdisciplinary courses in social dimensions, political science, sociology, business/economics, communication and GIS technology adds the breadth needed to integrate biological, economic, and policy issues in the formulation of sustainable solutions.

Electives allow students to tailor the program to their interests and sustainable solutions. Electives allow students to tailor the program to their interests and career goals. Students may choose as a capstone experience a summer semester internship working in a professional capacity in conservation biology, or a senior thesis research project. Students will be prepared for careers or for graduate work in conservation biology or a broad range of related areas.

Career choices

Conservation Biologist/Scientist
Fish or Wildlife Biologist
Freshwater or Marine Biologist
Environmental Scientist
Field Biologist
Ecologist
Restoration Ecologist
Wildlife Refuge Manager
Endangered species/Non-game biologist
Naturalist or Interpreter
Environmental educator or outreach coordinator

Accreditation

Lake Superior State University has remained accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. This regional accrediting body was established in 1895 and currently oversees more than 1000 higher education institutions from 19 states.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Biology: Cells
General Biology: Organisms
Fundamentals of Natural Resources
Quantitative Biology
Biometrics
General Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Lake Superior State University operates on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sault Sainte Marie, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 147 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation in United States

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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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General requirements

Students will need to provide official transcript(s) evaluated by World Evaluation Service (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) or SpanTran on a comprehensive course-by-course basis.
Proof of English proficiency
Students are required to purchase health and accident insurance through the university sponsored program – GEOBlue.
Students must verify the ability to pay for tuition, books, fees and living expenses for one academic year prior to the I-20 form being received.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15096 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15096 USD / year

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15096 USD / year

≈ 15096 USD / year

Living costs

Sault Sainte Marie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

More than 90% of full-time students receive aid.

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $8,000 are available to high school graduates and Michigan community college graduates. Students must be admitted to LSSU by March 1 for consideration.

LSSU participates in most federal and state financial aid programs.

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