Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
Bachelor of Science
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Fisheries and Wildlife
Flexible and affordable, the B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology offered in Hybrid Learning gives students a new way to earn a degree from America’s Environmental College. Students can choose where and how to learn according to individual preferences and ultimate career goals.
The Wildlife and Fisheries Biology degree at Unity College immerses students into the depths of wildlife science.
With heavy emphasis on rigorous studies at all levels of resource management, and taught by nationally recognized professors, our program prepares students to solve the world’s most pressing environmental problems.
Average yearly salary for wildlife/fisheries biologist
Number of start dates a year in Hybrid Learning
Percent of recent graduating class that were employed or attending graduate school
Average yearly salary for wildlife/fisheries biologist
Number of start dates a year in Hybrid Learning
Percent of recent graduating class that were employed or attending graduate school
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Hybrid Learning Highlights
Receive personalized training from committed, expert faculty.
Gain frequent field experience in forests, lakes, and the ocean.
Work with dedicated instructors online or in-person.
Numerous opportunities: creating a senior thesis project; working with faculty on undergraduate research; presenting at conferences.
Connect with state and local biologists to work on regional environmental issues.
What Students Study
Many courses in the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology degree program integrate other disciplines for cross-study purposes, helping you to consider solutions to human-natural systems in your coursework. As a student in our program, you will gain the fine-tuned skills and knowledge to become an experienced environmental problem-solver.
In addition to liberal arts foundation courses, the program includes a full range of wildlife courses such as the ecological and biological principles that underpin the disciplines of wildlife and fisheries management. In addition, all wildlife and fisheries majors will have experiential learning in the techniques and practices of wildlife and fisheries management and will be familiar with the concepts that underlie manipulations of wild populations and their environment to maintain these sustainable resources.
Graduates of these programs are qualified for entry into the wildlife and fisheries professions as field biologists or technicians.
Many courses have an outdoor lab component in which you’ll learn in various nearby natural settings and then continue the learning process in the lab using modern equipment and technology.
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View the Unity College Hybrid Learning Course Catalog – Academic Year 2020-2021
View the Unity College Hybrid Learning Student Handbook – Academic Year 2020-2021
How Students Attend Classes
Students enrolled in the Hybrid Learning programs have the flexibility to design their own academic experiences in ways that best fit with their learning preferences, lifestyle, and career aspirations. Learners can enroll in online courses while roaming the world or dedicate their time to immersive and tactile learning in our residential communities, or anything in between.
- As a Hybrid student, students choose – in-person, online, or both simultaneously.
- From the moment they enroll, students are assigned a specialized Hybrid Learning Coach to provide them with individualized attention as they make their choices and blaze their learning path. A Hybrid Learning Coach will stay with them throughout their learning experience regardless of the modality or pace of their path.
- As long as a student is enrolled in three credits during a term, they are considered full time.
- Students can register for up to three terms at a time.
- We also offer housing and dining options to fit their schedule.
Here are some examples of the learning pathways available within our majors. Most terms are five weeks long.
Six Credits, In-Person
| Course | Monday – Thursday |
|---|---|
| BI 201 Biology and Identification of Wildlife Plants (3 cr. WFB Core) | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
| WF 320 Wildlife and Fisheries Techniques (3 cr. WFB Core) | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Six Credits, In-Person and Online
| Course | Monday – Thursday |
|---|---|
| BI 201 Biology and Identification of Wildlife Plants (3 cr. WFB Core) | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
| EVPC 101 Professional Skills (3 cr. General Education Core) | Online through Unity College Distance Education |
Six Credits, Online
| Course | Monday – Thursday |
|---|---|
| EVPC 101 Professional Skills (3 cr. General Education Core) | Online through Unity College Distance Education |
| PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr. General Education Core) | Online through Unity College Distance Education |
Careers in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
Graduates of the Wildlife and Fisheries Management program are qualified to pursue careers as wildlife biologists and technicians. They are, however, encouraged to pursue further education in graduate degree programs to enhance their ability to be successful in the highly competitive field of wildlife research.
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Career Outcomes
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Wildlife/ Fisheries Biologist
$62,000 – Average yearly salary
+5% – 10-year projected job growth -
Field Technician
$46,000 – Average yearly salary
+9% – 10-year projected job growth -
Plant and Wildlife Survey Technician
$62,000 – Average yearly salary
+3% – 10-year projected job growth -
GIS Technician
$65,000 – Average yearly salary
+15% – 10-year projected job growth -
Fisheries Manager/ Technician
$42,000 – Average yearly salary
+20% – 10-year projected job growth
Source: Burning Glass Technologies. Labor Insight™ – Accessed May 4, 2020.
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