Letter to Prospective Undergraduate Students
Thank you for your interest in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation!
The conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitat is a global concern, and the University of Florida offers the only undergraduate degree program in this field in our state of Florida.
Students in this major gain knowledge of the major dynamics of biodiversity conservation and learn to apply ecological and genetic principles to the preservation of this diversity for the future.
As an undergraduate in our program, you will be encouraged to develop your knowledge of the conceptual and applied scientific, social, and ethical principles of wildlife conservation.
Your options within our major are broad, and you may choose from one of four specializations to earn your Bachelor of Science Degree.
These specializations are Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Pre-Professional, and Biology Education. The core curriculum for each specialization includes critical thinking and analytic courses, along with applied field work in natural history, ecology, natural resource management, and conservation biology.
Students pursuing the Wildlife Ecology specialization will satisfy coursework requirements for certification as an Associate Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society (TWS). The Wildlife Conservation specialization enables students to play an active role in designing their curriculum to meet their professional goals. The Pre-Professional specialization is specifically designed to satisfy coursework requirements for admission to national Veterinary Schools. Students, seeking a career teaching biology at the high school level, may elect the Biology Education specialization, which incorporates the Education minor requirements and can lead to admission to the Proteach program at the graduate level.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation may be the right major for you if…
- You want to study wildlife and their habitats.
- You enjoy problem solving and working with people.
- Your definition of science isn’t confined to the laboratory
- You love the outdoors
And most importantly…
- You want to make a difference!
On behalf of our undergraduate faculty, I encourage you explore this website for more information about our department and the wildlife student experience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Moulton
Undergraduate Coordinator
