About the course

Earn a B.S. in Ecosystem Science & Restoration (ESR) at the University of Montana and gain the foundational knowledge needed to start a successful career in ecology or ecosystem restoration.The strong emphasis on ecology and other biological sciences in this option will provide a student with the background required to work as general biological scientists, ecologists, foresters, range technicians, and ecologists. With careful selection of courses, a student can also meet requirements for jobs as botanist (with selection of appropriate electives), ecologist, forester, hydrologist (if physics is taken), range technician, and soil conservationist. The program also prepares students for graduate school in the biological sciences.

　　Students engage in field-based learning, contribute to cutting-edge restoration or ecosystem science projects, and are challenged to apply ecological theory to research projects and restoration practice. The major requires completion of a nine-credit restoration capstone, during which students gain hands-on real-world experience planning and implementing research or restoration projects in partnership with natural resource management agencies and organizations in western Montana.

　　A degree in Ecosystem Science and Restoration prepares students for careers as ecologists or restoration practitioners with non-profit, private, or governmental agencies and for graduate school in ecology or natural resource management. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2024	Missoula
Spring (January), 2025	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2025	Missoula
Spring (January), 2026	Missoula

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Montana

Submit official transcripts, academic records, diplomas, national examination results, certificates or degrees received from all secondary, post-secondary, university and/or professional schools. All academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an English translation. The applicant may make the translation themselves. TOEFL iBT - 70 or higher, TOEFL PBT - 525 or higher, IELTS - 6.0 or higher. To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Montana. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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