BSc in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture
The Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture BSc program from Mississippi State University is designed to provide students with a foundational curriculum grounded on biology, ecology, habitat and population management, social sciences, mathematics, and other contemporary educational needs for natural resources professionals.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
June, August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 26,580/year
Location
Starkville, United States
About the program
Within this Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture BSc program from Mississippi State University, students who complete this concentration are eligible for certification by The Wildlife Society but are not qualified to become Registered Foresters in Mississippi.
Career opportunities
Students who intend to pursue one or more advanced degrees should select this concentration, as it designed for preparation for graduate school. Employment with this bachelor of science program is possible, but competition for jobs is intense and salaries can be low.
- Aquatic Plant Manager
- Aquatic Restoration Ecologist
- Extension Specialist
- Farm Manager
- Game Manager
- Hydrologist
- Lands Manager
- Natural Resource Manager
This degree is intended for serious, academically strong students who can maintain an A-B grade record (GPA > 3.00), which is the minimum required for admittance into graduate degree programs.
Courses include:
- Wildlife and Fisheries Profession
- Applied Ecology
- Wildlife Conservation and Management
- Wildlife Plant Identification
- Wildlife Techniques
- Fish and Wildlife Policy and Law Enforcement