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Bachelor of Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
- Burlington, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Conservation biology degree focused on wildlife or fisheries.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
- interpret scientific evidence
- develop discipline knowledge and communicate health-related findings. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Federal and state government agencies
- nonprofit conservation organisations
- land trusts
- zoos
- graduate school
Curriculum
- Science of the natural world applied to conservation issues
- with a focus on wildlife or fisheries
- hands-on skills
- undergraduate research and outdoor learning in Vermont and beyond.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school (or equivalent) with official transcripts and certified English translation
- Holistic review of grades and course rigour
- At least one recommendation
- English proficiency test unless waived
- College-specific course prerequisites
- Proof of one year of funds.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (first-year) or prior college coursework (transfer), Official transcripts with certified English translation, One teacher recommendation, Proof of funds for one year
Language tests
- Duolingo 110
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,713 - $50,713, $50,213 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Burlington campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources |
| Department | Wildlife and Fisheries Biology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | First-year international undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for the UVM Presidential Scholarship, worth up to 30,000 USD per year for up to four years, subject to scholarship selection and renewal conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $49,713 - $50,713, $50,213 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,967 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 110, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, IELTS 6.5.