On Campus
The Wildlife Biology degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney integrates a deep study of biology with an emphasis in applied vertebrate ecology. Student learning is directed toward understanding the distribution and abundance of species (ecology), with a special emphasis on mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians (terrestrial vertebrates).
Research experience is a core component of the Wildlife Biology program, and students have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world issues when doing their own independent research their senior year.
As a Wildlife Biology major, you'll complete the educational requirements to eventually become a Certified Wildlife Biologist (five years of on-the-job experience is also required). Certification is an advantage to obtaining a job as a wildlife professional.
For more information contact:
Dr. Keith Geluso
Professor of Biology
gelusok1@unk.edu
Credit Hours
View course options and a sample four-year class schedule on the undergraduate catalog
Degree Received
Biology Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Emphasis
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
“My time in the classroom certainly gave me a solid background in wildlife ecology, but it was my time in the Undergraduate Research Fellowship program that introduced me to practical fieldwork skills like camera trapping for muskrats and handling kangaroo rats; this proved to be invaluable when applying for jobs after graduation. Without my experiences at UNK I wouldn’t be at my dream job today working to conserve endangered black-footed ferret populations in the West.”
Biology Comprehensive/Wildlife Emphasis
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Wildlife graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Wildlife Biology Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
