Wildlife Conservation
Bachelor of Science
Next start date is April 8th. Applying is easy and free!
Protecting wildlife and
empowering tomorrow’s conservationists.
At Unity Environmental University, nature aligns with immersive skills and career-ready expertise. Tailored for eco-conscious individuals like you, our comprehensive program offers an in-depth exploration of wildlife conservation, covering everything from ecology to habitat management and global policies.
As you graduate from our program, you’re propelled into impactful conservation careers—whether it’s in wildlife management, environmental consulting, or groundbreaking research. Your degree becomes the key to a future where every skill learned directly contributes to safeguarding our planet’s precious biodiversity.
Enroll now and actively shape a future where your green skills play a pivotal role in the world of wildlife conservation.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation degree enables students to work effectively as wildlife biologists, managers, and ecologists for government agencies, environmental nonprofits, and environmental consulting businesses. This program emphasizes sustainable management of wildlife species through consideration of the applicable social, economic, and environmental concepts. This program also prepares students with sound understanding of modern environmental issues and the professional skills needed for effective functioning in modern natural resource organizations.
Top 15 Bachelor’s in Biology programs
Unity Environmental University offers one of the best Bachelor’s online degrees in Biology by Bachelors Degree Center. The curriculum for Unity’s BS in Wildlife Conservation degree prepares students to enter the field as a field technician as well as setting them up to be successful in pursuit of continued higher education.
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Number of U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist jobs in 2018.
Median U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist pay in 2018.
Estimated U.S. job growth for zoologists and wildlife biologists through 2028.
Number of U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist jobs in 2018.
Median U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist pay in 2018.
Estimated U.S. job growth for zoologists and wildlife biologists through 2028.
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.
Experiential and Immersive Coursework
Designing a Stakeholder Engagement Activity
It is important to learn how to work and communicate as a team in order to be successful in your professional career. Students are tasked with coming up with a plan to manage their local wildlife. They will design a stakeholder engagement activity that will allow them to collect data needed for analysis to determine the management plan.
Wildlife Habitats Plant Inventory
Exploring their local communities, students are tasked with identifying different plants and creating an inventory of their findings. Once they establish what wildlife is present, the students create a management plan for their communities.
Comparing Local to Global Perspectives
Although species like ticks are present in all parts of the world, their survival needs are very different from place to place. Students learn about the variety of species and compare them with the types of ticks that they have in their local environments. Students learn how to manage these different species.
Degree requirements and courses
The Wildlife Conservation degree requires 120 credits, including 30 that must be completed at the 300 level or above. You may transfer in up to 90 credits from outside accredited institutions. For more details, browse our Wildlife Conservation degree checklist. View our full course catalog for a better look into your program, then apply online for free to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost?
Your online education should be affordable and manageable. Our team of distance education concierges will work with you through the admissions process to help you plan and pay for your degree. Learn more about the costs here.
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How fast can I finish?
It depends on whether you have credits earned from other institutions, whether you plan on taking one or two classes per term, and if you take a term off. Our distance education concierges and academic advisors are here to help you plan and stick to your educational goals. Talk to us today!
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How many credits can I transfer?
Apply online (it’s free!) and a distance education concierge will reach out to create an individualized plan for transferring your credits. You may also want to try estimating your transfer credits using Transferology.
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What courses will I be taking?
For course requirements, browse our Wildlife Conservation checklist or view our full course catalog for a better look into your program. Then apply online for free to get started.
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Program Features
+ One-on-one academic and professional advising as our world-class faculty and trained staff strive to make your professional and academic goals a reality.
+ Unity Environmental University is an accredited institution by New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
+ Experiential Online. Experiential programs are delivered 100% online with fieldwork designed with the working professional in mind.
+ Study when and where you want and finish your degree while still working full-time.
+ Make professional connections with leaders in your field.
+ Get job placement assistance. Browse our online job board and use free tools through our career services.
+ Multiple start dates. Begin your program on your time. Choose from eight year-round start dates.
+ Transfer friendly! We will accept up to 90 credits.
Experts in the Field
At Unity Environmental University, our Faculty is comprised of a wide range of environmental science experts who in addition to teaching, conduct their own research and various fieldwork.
Dr. Megan Linske
Instructor of Wildlife Biology
Unlock the power of scientific communication with Dr. Megan Linske! In the dynamic world of research, effective outreach is key, and Dr. Linske is your guide to mastering it. With a background in public outreach for the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Megan not only conducts groundbreaking research but also translates complex findings into accessible insights.
As a seasoned communicator, Megan enriches her students with the art of conveying research knowledge. Ready to bridge the gap between science and the public? Join Dr. Linske in decoding the secrets of impactful communication in the realm of conservation and experimentation!
Faculty Profiles