About the course
The fisheries and wildlife major is designed to produce professionals who will manage wild populations of fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Fisheries and wildlife management involves management of people, habitats, and animals, so our students are provided backgrounds in natural sciences, communication, decision-making, and resource policy. Students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Fisheries and Wildlife major will learn to apply basic concepts in real-world situations. Our curriculum is designed to meet requirements for professional certification for The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, or the Society for Conservation Biologists, as students select from 7 career-related options within our major. Fisheries and wildlife education at UNL has a long and proud history of preparing students to meet the challenges of a world that is increasingly responsive to preserving fisheries and wildlife habitat, protecting threatened and endangered species and the thoughtful management and conservation Fisheries & Wildlife of natural ecosystems. UNL students also benefit from being in proximity to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and other governmental agencies focused on wildlife and the environment. This association helps provide additional opportunities for internships, temporary and seasonal work and other activities. 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
How to apply
Entry requirements for University of Nebraska - Lincoln
In addition to the online application, International Freshmen students are required to submit:
Secondary school transcript
Secondary school certificate/diploma
English proficiency scores
Bank statement
TOEFL Internet-Based 70 (20 Writing Subscore)
TOEFL Paper-Based* 523 composite
IELTS 6.0 composite (5.5 Writing Subscore)
English language requirements
6.0
Overall IELTS band score
Book IELTS
About IELTS
Practice and prepare
TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0
Application deadline:
This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.
Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Nebraska - Lincoln. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
Pathway options to study at this institution
Reviews and rankings
World ranking
401st / 1250
THE World ranking
What our students think
We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.