Overview

The Wildlife Conservation and Management program at Missouri Western State University offers applied learning experiences through coursework and internships where students develop skills in areas such as: mapping GPS, wildlife capture and restraint, Wildland fire behavior and ecology, and plant, mammal, bird and herpetological field identification.

Features

The MWSU Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation and Management is one of only two programs in the State of Missouri to offer all of the requisite courses for certification as a wildlife biologist by The Wildlife Society.
MWSU students have access to the Otoe Creek Nature Area, a 180-acre field study area on campus. This area contains a network of trails that run through various habitats, ponds, and streams.
The Biology Department partners with the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Northwest Service Center is located on Missouri Western’s campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Organismal Biology

Principles of Cell Biology

Genetics

Ecology

Plant Physiology

Ornithology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Joseph, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Online Application

$50 Application Fee

Official Secondary School Transcripts

Official College/ University or Professional

School Transcripts

Unofficial College Transcripts

Proof of Language Proficiency

Copy of Passport

Financial Support Documents

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

26156 USD / year

≈ 26156 USD / year
Out-of-State

26156 USD / year

≈ 26156 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15792 USD / year

≈ 15792 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Joseph

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.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Joseph

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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