Overview

The Conservation Biology degree at the University of Mary Washington combines the strengths of biology, environmental science, and geography to prepare students for careers in conservation biology. Majors must complete core courses in ecology, biodiversity, genetics, research design, and biostatistics. They take one course in GIS and a non-science course addressing the ethical and political aspects of conservation.

Careers

The conservation biology track is designed for students interested in public or private-sector careers in fields such as endangered species protection and recovery, habitat conservation, conservation biology education, and fisheries and wildlife management. Additionally, it prepares students for graduate study in conservation biology, especially where graduate degrees are required for particular careers.

Job opportunities are available with state and federal wildlife management agencies, local and international nongovernmental conservation organizations, and zoos and other captive breeding facilities for critically endangered species.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organism Function and Diversity
Ecology and Evolution
Biostatistics and Research Design
General Genetics
Conservation Biology
GIS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericksburg, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UMW accepts both The Common Application and the UMW Application. Please submit the application along with an essay, application fee, or approved waiver.
Send transcripts and/or exam results – matriculation/secondary school certificates, mark sheets, diplomas – with a certified copy of the English translation, for high school work you have completed.
Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, using the Common Application Secondary School Report.
English Language Proficiency
Students are required to demonstrate financial ability to pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses and pay your enrollment deposit before being issued an I-20 by UMW.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22852 USD / year

≈ 22852 USD / year
Out-of-State

22852 USD / year

≈ 22852 USD / year
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In-State

9346 USD / year

≈ 9346 USD / year

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