Overview

Wild populations cannot be managed without an understanding of how ecological, human, social, economic, political and behavioral considerations interact in the natural world.

Students from this Fisheries and Wildlife program at Michigan State University can choose from several concentrations: conservation biology, fisheries biology and management, water sciences, fish and wildlife disease ecology management and preveterinary studies.

Career

Alumni work as:

Geographic information system analysts
Invasive species technicians/crew leaders
Laboratory assistants
Urban outreach guides
Stream technician educators
Wildlife assistants
Researchers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conservation Ethics

Ethics

Environmental Ethics

Nature of Science

Environmental Ethics (W)

Independent Study in Fisheries and Wildlife

International Studies in Fisheries and Wildlife

Professional Internship in Fisheries and Wildlife

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Animal Science Marine Science View 313 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on:

Academic performance in high school
Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
Class rank
Standardized test results
English language proficiency for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose first language is not English
Leadership, talents, conduct and diversity of experience

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16118 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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