BSc in Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology in Davis United States | University of California Davis

Students pursuing wildlife, fish, and conservation biology majors explore the interplay between human activities—such as recreation, resource utilization, and hunting—and wildlife requirements for shelter and habitat protection. This program provides extensive practical learning opportunities through lab courses, field studies, research projects, and internships. The curriculum begins with foundational courses in natural sciences and mathematics, advancing to specialized studies in biology, environmental science, and wildlife conservation. At advanced levels, students focus on a chosen specialization, with options like behavioral ecology, ecotoxicology, wildlife conflict management, or physiological ecology. Alternatively, students can design a custom program tailored to their academic or professional aspirations.

Graduates are equipped for thriving careers in environmental and conservation biology, focusing on vertebrate species—both indigenous and invasive—in their ecosystems, as well as addressing human-wildlife conflicts. Alumni hold diverse roles including wildlife and fisheries biologists, conservation managers with government agencies, environmental consultants for private industries (such as energy companies or aquaculture operations), and positions in academia as researchers or educators. Some graduates also pursue advanced careers in veterinary medicine or healthcare.