Bachelor

Bachelor of Wildlife and Fisheries Science

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor's degree preparing graduates to conserve and manage wildlife, fish and natural resources.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Wildlife and Fisheries Science
apply scientific reasoning
interpret evidence and communicate analytical findings. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

Park ranger
game warden
conservationist
wildlife biologist
freshwater biologist

Curriculum

Coursework in biology
wildlife
fisheries
ecology and natural resources
including conservation
wildlife and fisheries management principles
vegetation and habitat and fisheries techniques. Students choose wildlife management
fisheries management or wildlife health
the first two take a senior-year fall block ('fall camp')
and the health track suits students aiming for veterinary school.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school with an official transcript
diploma or certificate (certified English translation). UT weights a core GPA on a 4.0 scale from 16 core courses; no minimum published for international applicants. ACT or SAT is required for Architecture and Design
Nursing
Music and Engineering; applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students.

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school, Official transcript, Diploma or certificate from the issuing school (certified English translation), ACT or SAT required for Architecture and Design, Nursing, Music and Engineering (incl. Computer Science), Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
Duolingo IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic Duolingo 110
Cambridge PTE Academic 53

How to apply

Check the entry term deadlines: fall Early Action 1 Nov (complete 15 Nov)
Regular Decision 1 Feb (complete 10 Feb)
confirm by 1 May. Apply on the Go Vols application or the Common App
with one essay
pay the 75 USD fee (not waivable for international applicants). Have the secondary school send official transcripts or certificates
with a certified English translation. Send an approved English test (TOEFL iBT
IELTS
Duolingo
PTE
Cambridge) unless exempt; ACT or SAT for Architecture
Nursing
Music and Engineering. Confirm your place after admission
then request the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$34,478 - $40,526 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Knoxville
Faculty or school	Herbert College of Agriculture
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.