Wildlife Biology consists of designing studies and collecting biological data necessary for the effective management and conservation of wildlife populations and their habitats. Wildlife Biology relies substantially on principles of basic biology and mathematics.

Ecology, population dynamics, nutritional ecology, habitat use, animal social behavior, wildlife disease, management (e.g., harvest and habitat management), and conservation biology.

Biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics through trigonometry (calculus would be helpful), English, and speech.

The Wildlife program offers a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology. Students gain a substantial background in basic biology, but will be exposed to quantitative methods in mathematics, statistics, wildlife, and ecology courses. Coursework meets educational requirements for certification by The Wildlife Society.

Contact the Biological Sciences department for information on student clubs, internships, volunteer or student job opportuniites.

Most jobs occur with resource agencies (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Alaska Department of Fish and Game). Several UAF graduates work for private consulting firms. The Wildlife program also provides a strong background for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees.

UAF Biology and Wildlife Department
UAF catalog description
Wildlife Biology degree worksheet (PDF)

Warner College of Natural Resources
The Wildlife Society