Wildlife Conservation Bachelor of Science

For Wildlife Conservation Bachelor of Science, tuition is $470/credit.

This online Bachelor of Science program focuses on safeguarding biodiversity through hands-on learning in ecology, habitat management, and conservation policy. It equips students with knowledge in sustainable management of wildlife species, considering social, economic, and environmental concepts, to address global environmental challenges.

The program requires 120 credits, distributed across a General Education Core (35 credits), Environmental Professional Core (13 credits), Elective Courses (39 credits), and Program Core (33 credits).

Graduates enter roles such as zoologists, wildlife biologists, ecologists, or work for government agencies, environmental nonprofits, and environmental consulting businesses.

The program accepts up to 90 transfer credits. Prospective students can apply online for free, and admissions concierges assist with the process.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online learning with a typical duration of 2.5 to 5 years, depending on course load. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.

Unity Environmental University focuses on environmental leadership, sustainability, and practical preparation for work. Its career-aligned programs address environmental challenges through flexible bachelor's and master's degrees, applied bachelor's programs, and learning opportunities designed around students' lives. Corporate and educational collaborations, sustainable business ventures, and real-world challenges connect study with professional practice. In 2025, 87% of students were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.

The institution began in 1965 and was known as Unity College before becoming Unity Environmental University in 2023. In 2012, it became the first college in the United States to divest fossil fuels from its endowment portfolio. Its mission centers on producing environmentally competent professionals and encouraging people to steward sustainable ecosystems. Sustainability is treated as a focus for study, work, leadership, and everyday life.

Students can choose distance education or campus-based learning. The university's address is in New Gloucester, Maine, while its in-person offering at Unity Environmental University at Pineland provides access to nearby Maine ecosystems and modern facilities. Online programs allow students to earn degrees from wherever they live, with flexible options and tuition positioned around accessibility. International students can consider whether online study or campus-based learning best fits their goals and circumstances, then explore programs connected to environmental careers.