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Wildlife Conservation

Bachelor of Science

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Protecting wildlife and

empowering tomorrow’s conservationists.

At Unity Environmental University, nature aligns with immersive skills and career-ready expertise. Tailored for eco-conscious individuals like you, our comprehensive program offers an in-depth exploration of wildlife conservation, covering everything from ecology to habitat management and global policies.

As you graduate from our program, you’re propelled into impactful conservation careers—whether it’s in wildlife management, environmental consulting, or groundbreaking research. Your degree becomes the key to a future where every skill learned directly contributes to safeguarding our planet’s precious biodiversity.

Enroll now and actively shape a future where your green skills play a pivotal role in the world of wildlife conservation.

Program Overview


The Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation degree enables students to work effectively as wildlife biologists, managers, and ecologists for government agencies, environmental nonprofits, and environmental consulting businesses. This program emphasizes sustainable management of wildlife species through consideration of the applicable social, economic, and environmental concepts. This program also prepares students with sound understanding of modern environmental issues and the professional skills needed for effective functioning in modern natural resource organizations.

Top 15 Bachelor’s in Biology programs


Unity Environmental University offers one of the best Bachelor’s online degrees in Biology by Bachelors Degree Center. The curriculum for Unity’s BS in Wildlife Conservation degree prepares students to enter the field as a field technician as well as setting them up to be successful in pursuit of continued higher education.

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19k

Number of U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist jobs in 2018. 

$63k

Median U.S. zoologist and wildlife biologist pay in 2018.

+5%

Estimated U.S. job growth for zoologists and wildlife biologists through 2028. 


*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.


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Experiential and Immersive Coursework

Wildlife Conservation

Designing a Stakeholder Engagement Activity

It is important to learn how to work and communicate as a team in order to be successful in your professional career. Students are tasked with coming up with a plan to manage their local wildlife. They will design a stakeholder engagement activity that will allow them to collect data needed for analysis to determine the management plan.

Wildlife Habitats Plant Inventory

Exploring their local communities, students are tasked with identifying different plants and creating an inventory of their findings. Once they establish what wildlife is present, the students create a management plan for their communities.

Comparing Local to Global Perspectives

Although species like ticks are present in all parts of the world, their survival needs are very different from place to place. Students learn about the variety of species and compare them with the types of ticks that they have in their local environments. Students learn how to manage these different species.


Degree requirements and courses

The Wildlife Conservation degree requires 120 credits, including 30 that must be completed at the 300 level or above. You may transfer in up to 90 credits from outside accredited institutions. For more details, browse our Wildlife Conservation degree checklist. View our full course catalog for a better look into your program, then apply online for free to get started.

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Program Features


High Value Education: Nationally recognized for the quality of our programs delivered at an affordable price.

Social Mobility: Unity ranks in the top 15% of colleges in the U.S. for fostering upward mobility.

Sustainability Core: All programs are commitment to sustainable practices, preparing you for a future of environmental awareness in all fields.

Flexible Learning: Balance work and education effortlessly by choosing when and where you want to study.

Flexible Start Dates: 8 start dates per year allows you to control your schedule

Personalized Guidance: Benefit from individualized academic and professional advising, where we are dedicated to turning your career and academic aspirations into tangible achievements.

Transfer-Friendly: Shorten your academic timeline, since we accept up to 90 credits to value your prior academic achievements.


Experts in the Field

At Unity Environmental University, our Faculty is comprised of a wide range of environmental science experts who in addition to teaching, conduct their own research and various fieldwork.

Megan Linske

Dr. Megan Linske

Instructor of Wildlife Biology

Unlock the power of scientific communication with Dr. Megan Linske! In the dynamic world of research, effective outreach is key, and Dr. Linske is your guide to mastering it. With a background in public outreach for the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Megan not only conducts groundbreaking research but also translates complex findings into accessible insights.

As a seasoned communicator, Megan enriches her students with the art of conveying research knowledge. Ready to bridge the gap between science and the public? Join Dr. Linske in decoding the secrets of impactful communication in the realm of conservation and experimentation!


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Welcome to Distance Education, where fully online immersive learning takes you off the beaten path. Our affordable, accessible, and flexible curriculum is taught by the world's leading experts in their field and delivered to you...where YOU are.
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Welcome to Hybrid Learning where you can train for a meaningful environmental career while enjoying ultimate flexibility! Choose the combination of in-person and online courses that fits your life and goals. With 8 terms available per year with 5-week terms, we offer the best of online and hands-on education.
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Welcome to the Technical Institute for Environmental Professions! Join us for in-person, job-focused, environmental associate degrees at our commuter campus in New Gloucester, Maine. The Technical Institute offers flexible, innovative, and affordable preparation for Maine’s high-demand jobs with two-week terms, low per-credit pricing, and state-of-the-art HyFlex classrooms.

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