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Bachelor of Environmental Biology and Conservation
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- Winona, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
STEM-designated major in ecology and conservation biology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Environmental Biology and Conservation. Apply relevant theories
- Methods
- And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Environmental Biology and Conservation.
Career outcomes
- Conservation scientist
- Zoologist
- Wildlife conservationist
- Natural resource management
- Environmental education
- Environmental toxicology
- Aquatic biology
- Water quality management
- Fisheries biology
Curriculum
- Learning areas include ecological and conservation topics
- Biodiversity
- Evolution and population genetics
- With skills in field and laboratory methods
- Ecological research and spatial analysis. An internship with GeoSpatial Services is offered through the natural resources management minor. The page lists no course titles or credit total.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Official high school transcript (credential evaluation by an approved agency if it cannot be verified)
- No minimum GPA published
- English proof TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 105 unless from a waiver country.
Accepted academic background
Official high school transcript (credential evaluation by an approved agency if Saint Mary's cannot verify it), Transfer students after transcript evaluation, I-20 needs financial documents and passport copy.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check requirements: official high school transcript and English proof (official website 2. Apply online through the Saint Mary's portal or the Common App. No application fee. Upload transcript (credential evaluation if it cannot be verified) and TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 6. 0 or Duolingo 105 unless waived. Receive the offer and pay the undergraduate deposit. Complete the Form I-20 application with financial documents and passport copy. Pay the SEVIS fee
- Complete DS-160 and book the F-1 visa interview a month before term. Arrive up to 30 days early for airport pickup and required International Center orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,390 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Winona |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | John C. Parmer School of Sciences |
| Department | Biology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,390 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $12,890 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.

