WEC_BS - Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
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- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Specializations: Preprofessional | Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Credits for Degree: 120
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
The Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation fosters education, expands knowledge, and rewards scholarship. This is accomplished by using multidisciplinary approaches for the purpose of understanding, managing, and conserving biological resources.
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Email | 352.846.0643 (tel) | 352.392.6984
P.O. Box 110430
110 NEWINS-ZIEGLER HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-0430
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The department also co-administers a major in natural resource conservation with the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences.
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Preprofessional
This specialization satisfies the coursework requirements for admission to UF's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, while simultaneously developing a strong foundation in the ecological and biological principles of wildlife/natural resources management and conservation. Note that coursework requirements may vary among DVM programs.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Students in this specialization train in the biological, social, physical and management sciences, and excel at both the scientific and human dimensions of managing wildlife and natural resources. With appropriate choice of electives and course options, graduates satisfy requirements for certification as an associate wildlife biologist with The Wildlife Society.