The Wildlife and Conservation Biology major helps students interested in careers in the fields of wildlife ecology and management, wildlife restoration, biodiversity conservation.
The program provides theoretical and hands-on field and lab training for students on the path to graduate school in ecology, behavior, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, or wildlife ecology. Wildlife and Conservation Biology students have the option to pursue the Environmental Studies Certificate or the Geographic Information (GIS) Certificate.
In the past, Biological Sciences had a very strong admission requirement of a PL1-level math placement. With the implementation of the test optional admission pathway, this requirement is no longer in place. However, achievement of PL1-level math placement can be a good indicator of strong preparation in math. After admission to 91原创, first-year students may transfer into a Biological Sciences major if they have earned a grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better in both BIOS 1700 and BIOS 1705 and have a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.5 at 91原创.
For information about changing your major to biological sciences or transfer admissions requirements, .
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Students must complete a total of 41 semester credit hours of BIOS coursework, including seven common curriculum courses and coursework in ecology, wildlife, zoology, and more. An internship is required.
91原创 offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs in three concentration areas:
Biological Sciences Graduate Degrees
OHIO also offers a Master of Science in Environmental Studies and an Online Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience.
