Overview

You will start with basic background coursework in biology including introductory biology, botany or zoology, and genetics or evolution. From there you’ll go on through general ecology and into a number of exciting options allowing you to specialize in a variety of areas from aquatic to terrestrial to theoretical.

The program in Ecology at the State University of New York Plattsburgh is supported by professional ecologists in departments across campus specializing in sub-disciplines such as wildlife ecology, plant and forest ecology, wetlands ecology, aquatic ecology, ecosystem ecology, biogeochemical cycling, ornithology, animal behavior and conservation biology.

Participation in a variety of undergraduate research projects with faculty mentorship is encouraged, taking you into the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Champlain and our Ecosystem Studies Field Lab at Miner Institute — an 8,000 acre field site where you can pursue field-oriented courses in field ecology, forest ecology and management, soils, or wildlife ecology and management.

Key facts

Ecologists enter a variety of careers with state and federal government agencies, private consulting and industry, schools and colleges, and non-governmental organizations.

Field/research technician

Natural resource manager

Park ranger

Environmental analyst

Field ecologist

K-12 teacher

Wildlife specialist

Field naturalist

Fisheries specialist

Forester

Environmental consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Botany
Vertebrate Zoology
Invertebrate Zoology
Ecophysiology
Evolution
General Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plattsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Ecology View 272 other Bachelors in Ecology 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application
Pay the $50 application fee
Send an official high school transcript
Although applicants are not required to take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), it is highly recommended.
One letter of recommendation is requested. Letters composed in English are preferred, but if necessary, we will accept letters written in other languages.
Please compose a personal essay in English using at least 250 words.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Out-of-State

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Plattsburgh

United States

924 - 2014 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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Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Plattsburgh

Funding

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