B.S. in Ecology and Conservation Biology 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

B.S. in Ecology and Conservation Biology

Subject Ranking

# 401-450QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Understanding and conserving natural environments. Professionals in ecology and conservation biology help promote a sustainable future for our planet – and of those who live on it – by working to manage, conserve and restore the natural environments that support diverse forms of life on earth. In this program, you will build a strong foundation in the traditional sciences, like biology and ecology. You will also explore the social sciences and form a deep multidisciplinary understanding of the environmental, social and political challenges that threaten plants, animals and ecosystems. Professionals in this field manage natural resources, protect endangered species, and lead other conservation programs. Whether you want to work for a government environmental protection agency, a private conservation organization, an eco-tourism group, or for businesses in sustainable development, this program can help you get there. This program could be a good fit if you: Enjoy spending time outdoors Like biology, ecology and other sciences Want to be out in the field doing research Are passionate about understanding and conserving the natural world Have strong communication and writing skills Career Outcomes With this degree, you could become a/an: Endangered species manager Conservation biologist/ecologist Environmental consultant Natural resources specialist Researcher or field technician Conservation/restoration program manager Botanist Environmental educator Invasive species management specialist Landscape ecologist Riparian/aquatic ecologist Eco-tourism manager Environmental lawyer (ECB provides a solid science background for J.D. candidates)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Understanding and conserving natural environments. Professionals in ecology and conservation biology help promote a sustainable future for our planet – and of those who live on it – by working to manage, conserve and restore the natural environments that support diverse forms of life on earth. In this program, you will build a strong foundation in the traditional sciences, like biology and ecology. You will also explore the social sciences and form a deep multidisciplinary understanding of the environmental, social and political challenges that threaten plants, animals and ecosystems. Professionals in this field manage natural resources, protect endangered species, and lead other conservation programs. Whether you want to work for a government environmental protection agency, a private conservation organization, an eco-tourism group, or for businesses in sustainable development, this program can help you get there. This program could be a good fit if you: Enjoy spending time outdoors Like biology, ecology and other sciences Want to be out in the field doing research Are passionate about understanding and conserving the natural world Have strong communication and writing skills Career Outcomes With this degree, you could become a/an: Endangered species manager Conservation biologist/ecologist Environmental consultant Natural resources specialist Researcher or field technician Conservation/restoration program manager Botanist Environmental educator Invasive species management specialist Landscape ecologist Riparian/aquatic ecologist Eco-tourism manager Environmental lawyer (ECB provides a solid science background for J.D. candidates)

Admission Requirements

6+
Applicants must have a 2.5 on a 4.0 GPA scale is required from secondary school. Students must meet criteria for admission to university level study in home country. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

48 Months
Jan-2000

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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