Overview

The Fisheries and Wildlife Biology program at Pennsylvania Western University offers a broad core of courses focused on the biology and ecology of fish and wildlife, supplemented with courses in chemistry, physics, geography/geology and mathematics.

The fisheries and wildlife biology curriculum provides essential field opportunities through internships and undergraduate research projects. Its core content is enhanced by the breadth of the University's general education requirements.

The fisheries and wildlife biology degree program at Cal U provides a broad-based curriculum that introduces you to the various techniques and philosophies of fisheries and wildlife management. Almost all courses include a laboratory portion where you'll study the practical application of scientific theories and learn how to apply the scientific method with inquiry-based investigations.

Our undergraduate curriculum includes those courses identified by the Wildlife Society and the American Fisheries Society as critical to becoming certified by either society upon graduation. This undergraduate program also incorporates many applied education experiences, so students can network with future employers and develop professional contacts. Many of our graduates continue their studies in graduate school, while others enter the workforce.

Graduate Outcomes

A steady demand exists for wildlife and fishery biologists among private industry (e.g., consulting firms) and by state (e.g., the Pennsylvania Game and Fish commissions) and federal organizations such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Some students also choose to go on for master's or doctoral degrees.

Devin DeMario ’07, for example, worked as a biologist aide for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission after graduation, then earned a master’s degree at Penn State. Today she advocates for science-based fish and wildlife conservation policies as a government affairs associate for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in Washington, D.C.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Zoology

General Ecology

Principles of Wildlife Management

Genetics

Statistics

General Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States
Clarion, United States
Edinboro, 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

Application fee.

Official high school transcript (or GED certificate and scores).

SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years).

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional).

A personal essay (optional).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Out-of-State

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

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