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Bachelor of Wildlife Biology

Lees-McRae College

  • Banner Elk, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A field-oriented wildlife science degree with Field Biology and Wildlife Rehabilitation specialisations.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Wildlife Biology. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in science and environment.

Career outcomes

  • Wildlife biologist
  • Environmental scientist
  • Wildlife rehabilitator
  • Zookeeper
  • Zoologist
  • Botanist
  • Forester
  • Park ranger
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental educator
  • College professor
  • Further study

Curriculum

  • Four-year programme of 120 credits. Core courses include zoology
  • Ecology
  • Field biology
  • Field botany
  • Ornithology
  • Mammalogy
  • Freshwater biology
  • Conservation biology and animal behaviour. Students choose a specialisation in Field Biology or Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Complete internships
  • And finish with a senior capstone research presentation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Graduation from an accredited high school
  • Home school or GED with 18 units (4 English
  • 3 mathematics
  • 2 science
  • 1 history); Essay or interview; Official transcripts; SAT/ACT not required.

Accepted academic background

Graduation from an accredited high school, Home school or GED with at least 18 units (4 English, 3 mathematics, 2 science, 1 history)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Typically includes Passport or identity document
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Language proficiency evidence
  • And completed application materials.

How to apply

  1. Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,760 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$300 USD

Program details

CampusBanner Elk main campus
Faculty or schoolMay School of Natural and Health Sciences
DepartmentScience and Environment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.