Overview

The Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology - Wildlife Biology programme from Colorado State University builds towards a more specific, higher level coursework and is designed to provide excellent pathways for internships, wildlife, and natural resource-related careers, and/or graduate studies and research.

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology students learn to think critically about environmental issues, and become ecologically literate citizens with the training to be successful in careers with natural resources agencies, environmental consulting firms, and non-government organizations as well as in graduate programmes.

A major focus is on lifelong learning that enables graduates to solve complex environmental problems and be good stewards of our nation’s natural resources.

Wildlife Biology

This is popular area of concentration and securing career positions can be quite competitive, yet extremely rewarding. The focus is on terrestrial species and how they interact with the landscapes.

The coursework has strong emphasis on game species and contains broad spectrum of study from avian ecology to amphibian and charismatic mega-faunas such as bears, wildcats, and wolves.

Career Opportunities

Aquaculturist

Assistant Refuge Manager

Biological Science Technician

Conservation biologist/officer

Environmental Educator

Field or lab technician

Fish hatchery manager

Fishery Biologist

Fisheries Technician

Habitat Management Specialist

Private fish or wildlife manager

Park Ranger

Research scientist

Telemetry Technician

Wildlife manager

Wildlife rehabilitation specialist

Wildlife Technician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Biology of Organisms- Animals and Plants

Plant Identification

Natural Resources Ecology and Measurements

Design of Fish and Wildlife Projects

Applied and General Entomology

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
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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After this date, applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis and scholarships may not be available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-121 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Marine Science View 149 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete application file consists of the Common App, which you will submit online, and the supporting materials listed below. You can submit these items in any order, and we will review your application once we receive all the required items.

Application fee or waiver

Personal statement, AKA, essay

Transcript(s): If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the official transcript.

Immigration documents

English proficiency scores

Letter of recommendation

Test scores

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Out-of-State

36113 USD / year

≈ 36113 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13774 USD / year

≈ 13774 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology - Wildlife Biology.

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Overview

Wildlife Biology

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Collins

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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