BS Conservation Biology at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Professionals in conservation biology help promote a sustainable future for our planet – and for those who live on it – by working to research, conserve and restore the Earth’s biodiversity. In this program, you will build a strong foundation in traditional sciences like biology and ecology. You will also explore social sciences and form a deep multidisciplinary understanding of the environmental, social and political challenges that threaten plants, animals and ecosystems.

Faculty: College of Natural Resources | Department: Fish and Wildlife Sciences | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include BIOL 1140 Organisms and Environments; BIOL 1150 Cells and the Evolution of Life; BIOL 1150L Cells and the Evolution of Life Laboratory; BIOL 2130 Structure and Function Across the Tree of Life; BIOL 3100 Genetics; BIOL 4210 Advanced Evolution.

Career pathways

Turn your passion for animals, plants and the environment into a meaningful career. Graduates pursue a variety of exciting roles, including natural resources specialist, conservation biologist or ecologist, restoration program manager, endangered species manager, environmental consultant and more. Related occupations listed for this programme include Natural Sciences Managers; Conservation Scientists; Range Managers; Park Naturalists; Biologists; Bioinformatics Scientists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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