Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife And Forestry Management

Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife And Forestry Management is a Bachelor program taught at Nkumba University, Uganda. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 Years) options.

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Forestry Management trains students to become wildlife managers, conservationists, researchers, scholars, and wildlife law enforcement officials. The course aims to build leadership skills in wildlife management, managerial skills in wildlife management, and conservation advocacy and research skills. It supports learning outcomes focused on conservation development, addressing conservation challenges, wildlife law knowledge, and creating awareness about wildlife resource issues.

Course organization includes programme rationale and programme expected learning outcomes, with career paths connected to wildlife and forestry work. Graduates can follow roles such as wildlife biologist, forest ranger, conservation scientist, ecologist, natural resource manager, and environmental educator. The entry route is through a direct entry scheme, diploma holders, or mature age entry.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife And Forestry Management at Nkumba University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Nkumba University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nkumba University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife And Forestry Management.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Direct Entry Scheme

• At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent;
• At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

Diploma holders

• Hold a Credit or Second-Class Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate.
• At least a Pass (50%) in Mature Entry Examinations.

Mature age Entry

• The applicant should be 25 years of age and above;
• Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by the National Council for Higher Education.

Other

• A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study;
• Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.

Please check detail of study units at https://nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/program/bachelor-of-science-in-wildlife-and-forestry-management/

• Wildlife Biologist
• Forest Ranger
• Conservation Scientist
• Ecologist
• Natural Resource Manager
• Environmental Educator

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.