Overview

Key facts

Washington State University's Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences major combines strong science, a broad background in natural resources and the environment, and in-depth, hands-on courses to help you fully understand the ecology, habitat, and conservation of wild animals, and prepare you for graduate school and management careers.

Careers

Here are just a few of the jobs and career opportunities open to graduates in wildlife ecology and conservation sciences:

Wildlife biologist, manager, or researcher
Fishery biologist, manager, or researcher
Conservation biologist/Endangered species specialist
Wildlife refuge manager
Wildlife officer/game warden
Veterinarian
Zookeeper
Natural resources manager
Environmental consultant
Environmental educator

Programme Structure

Strengths of the program

Get hands-on experience with wildlife and conservation in the University's labs and research centers.
- The Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Program
- The Wild Ungulate and Small Mammal Research Facility
- The Large Carnivore Conservation Lab
- The Endangered Species Laboratory
- The Conservation Genetics and Environmental DNA Laboratory
- Geographic Information Systems labs
Work closely with professors who are nationally recognized experts in:
- Large carnivore management and conservation
- Behavioral ecology, reproduction, and nutrition of wildlife
- Habitat restoration and conservation of endangered species
- Forest, grassland, and wetland habitat management
- Landscape and conservation genetics
Benefit from an integrated curriculum that allows you to learn about wildlife from all angles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Science Ecology View 167 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

Tuition Fee

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International

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5942 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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