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Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife

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What will I learn?

Interested in a fisheries and wildlife degree?

Wild populations cannot be managed without an understanding of how ecological, human, social, economic, political and behavioral considerations interact in the natural world. Fisheries and wildlife students learn about the interactions between and among the natural and social sciences.

Students pursuing a fisheries and wildlife degree choose one of the following concentrations:

Conservation biology

Fisheries biology and management

Water sciences

Fish and wildlife disease ecology and management

Preveterinary

Students may also complete this major through Lyman Briggs College.

Alumni Pursuits

Graduates with a fisheries and wildlife degree have a strong base in the foundational and applied sciences of natural resource management, as well as an understanding of the cultural, recreational and economic values of biological resources.

Alumni work at:

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Wildlife Conservation Society

Trout Unlimited

Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network

Government agencies

Leslie Science & Nature Center

Alumni work as:

Geographic information system analysts

Invasive species technicians/crew leaders

Laboratory assistants

Urban outreach guides

Stream technician educators

Wildlife assistants

Researchers

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$44,935.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

13 January 2025

Venue

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture,

446 West Circle Drive, Room 102,

EAST LANSING,

Michigan,

48824, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum in secondary school.

Minimum English requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test: score of 79 with no sub score below 17; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum score of 53; minimum sub score requirement of 48.

Application submission deadline: Regular Admission: February 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Michigan State University

International students at MSU enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, with a multicultural student population originating from over 130 countries.

  • Top 100 global university (Wall Street Journal/THE 2022)
  • No. 31 top public college/university (US News & World 22-23)
  • Based in East Lansing, one of America’s friendliest cities
  • Over 400 areas of study from 17 degree-granting colleges

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