Biology (Ecology, Wildlife, & Conservation)

Biology (Ecology, Wildlife, & Conservation) is a Bachelor program taught at Western Kentucky University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Western Kentucky University offers a Bachelor of Science major in Biology (525) for an in-depth study of biological sciences and their applications. Students start with foundation classes and laboratories that build into advanced courses and laboratories, plus a required core. They also complete biology elective courses tailored to interests and career goals through one of seven concentrations, including Ecology, Wildlife, & Conservation (BIWC).

The BIWC concentration includes core courses such as Plant Biology and Diversity (with lab), Ecology (with lab), Evolution: Theory and Process, Genetics (with lab), Principles of Wildlife Ecology, and Introductory Biostatistics. Students choose Ecology, Wildlife, & Conservation electives and may apply up to six credit hours of faculty-guided independent research and/or an internship experience toward the degree. Required supporting courses include Biostatistics and College Chemistry I (with lab), and Introduction to Physics and Biophysics (with lab).

Modules

• Biological Concepts: Cells Metabolism and Genetics
• Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics Lab
• Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology
• Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology Lab
• Professional Aspects of Biology
• Introductory Biostatistics
• College Chemistry I
• College Chemistry I Laboratory
• Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I
• Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics I
• Plant Biology and Diversity
• Plant Biology and Diversity Lab

The minimum requirements for admission in Biology (Ecology, Wildlife, & Conservation) at Western Kentucky University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Western Kentucky University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Western Kentucky University as pre-requiste for admission in Biology (Ecology, Wildlife, & Conservation).

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

The major in Biology (525) provides students the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of biological sciences and its applications. A minor, second major, or certificate is not required.

• This option for a major in biology requires a minimum of 54 hours in biology including 29-30 hours at the 300 or higher level.
• A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours.
• Students complete a required core and biology elective courses tailored to interests and career goals.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wku.edu/biology/index.php

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.