The Best Wildlife Biology Schools
Wildlife biology is the study of animals and their habitats. Those hoping to work as a wildlife biologist must have a strong background in biology, zoology and botany. There are only about 25 wildlife biology programs in the United States. The best programs offer high job placement rates, certification from the Wildlife Society and work with government agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The best programs are also smaller, offering hands-on experience for students through nature preserves and other natural areas as well as direct work with faculty.
Baker University-Baldwin City Campus
The College of Arts and Sciences of Baker University offers a degree in wildlife biology. Located in Baldwin City, Kansas, the school maintains three wildlife areas and offers study abroad opportunities. The program also leads to certification as an Associate Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife Society.
Missouri Western State University
A Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus on Wildlife Conservation and Management is offered at Missouri Western State University. The program offers certification as a wildlife biologist with the Wildlife Society. Students work with the Otoe Creek Nature Center and the Missouri Department of Conservation's Northwest Service Center to gain experience in the field.
University of Michigan - Flint
The University of Michigan at Flint offers small classes and provides a hands-on experience in the field. Students are well-prepared for further graduate studies in the field of wildlife biology.
University of Alaska-Fairbanks
The Wildlife Biology program at UAF offers access 360 million acres for study of local wildlife. The program is small.
University of Idaho
The Fish and Wildlife Resources program at the University of Idaho is a smaller program that offers undergraduates a chance to work directly with graduate students and faculty. Students get to work directly with the U.S. Geological Survey and the Aquaculture Research Institute.
University of Florida
The University of Florida's Wildlife Ecology and Conservation program offer multiple degree options, including graduate degrees. This program offers direct work with Florida's natural history museums and the unique wildlife fish and wildlife of Florida through a 9,000 acre nature reserve. Work is also done with the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Kansas State University
The Division of Biology at KSU offers a specialization in Wildlife and Conservation Biology. Students work with active research programs and help maintain grants to fund those programs through coursework and part-time jobs offered by the department. Work is done on the 8,600 acre Konza prairie and students also frequently earn internships with the National Science Foundation, Smithsonian Institute, and other state and national programs.
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