BS Fire Ecology and Management at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Fire is — and always will be — a natural part of our forest and rangeland ecosystems. As residential development continues to encroach on wildlands, fire professionals will be needed more than ever. With one of the most diverse and experienced faculty in the country, our Bachelor’s in fire ecology and management was the first major of its kind in the nation. With an emphasis on direct and hands-on learning, our program will provide you with an understanding of fire’s holistic role in the environment and help you develop the understanding and skills to solve complex problems involved in the management of natural resources.

Faculty: College of Natural Resources | Department: Forest, Rangeland, and Fire 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 ECON 2202 Principles of Microeconomics; ENGL 3130 Business Writing; FOR 2110 Forest Biology & Dendrology; FOR 2100 Principles of Ecology; FOR 2350 Society and Natural Resources; FOR 2210 Forest Mensuration I.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Foresters; Conservation Scientists; Range Managers; Park Naturalists; Postsecondary Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers.

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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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