Wildlife
The Wildlife Major prepares students for professional careers in wildlife research, management, and education. Students apply biological, ecological, economic and social knowledge to develop and administer wildlife management plans. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science and will meet the educational requirements to earn, with professional experience, certification as a Wildlife Biologist which is administered by The Wildlife Society.
Gain valuable field experience through our practicums:
What do you do?
As wildlife biologist, you are charged with protecting and enhancing wildlife populations and habitats. You work across all ecosystems from forests and fields to urban areas. You collect data on the number and species of wildlife and other organisms and the physical world, analyze food webs and food availability, estimate the impacts of changing habitat conditions, and develop and implement management plans that increase the sustainability of these communities.
Check Out These Resources
To view wildlife projects, publications, videos and partners:
Purdue Extension - Forestry and Natural Resources and the FNR YouTube Playlist.
43rd USGS Cooperative Research Unit (CRU) Located in Purdue Forestry & Natural Resources:
The Indiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Purdue University, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and the Wildlife Management Institute, USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program: Indiana.
Government Partners, Partners, Allied Research Centers, and Long-term Research Partnerships.
Opportunities
These are some of the career paths available with this major.
Check out these optional student community organizations.
Office of the Registrar Catalog
- Wildlife, BS
The FNR Undergraduate Academic Programs is a hub of support at Purdue for FNR students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public.
Contact the Undergraduate Academic Programs.
Connect With Us
See student stories, photos and videos on Instagram (@Purdue FNR), Facebook (Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources), Twitter (@PurdueFNR) and YouTube (Purdue FNR).
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