Credits required
180 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$346 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
Start terms
4 per year

B.S. in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences – Online

Where conservation meets passion

Oregon State University's online fisheries, wildlife, and conservation sciences degree is an applied, science-based program that focuses on maintaining balance for species and habitats in the wild. As a student in the program, you'll have the unique opportunity to choose a specialization area to develop your interests and knowledge to make vital decisions about fish, wildlife and the delicate environments they live in.

Oregon State Ecampus delivers a variety of degree programs online focused on animal biology and habitat conservation. Explore similar programs.

This degree is offered by OSU's Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, which was the first and is still the only department in the nation to offer a bachelor's degree in combined fisheries, wildlife, and conservation sciences entirely online. The courses are delivered online by Oregon State Ecampus.

Additionally, the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences is part of OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences, which is recognized as a world-class leader in the industry, ranking 19th in an international survey of more than 3,000 universities.

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To make a career out of her passion for the outdoors, Jordan Levi found the hands-on, science-based education she needed in OSU’s online fisheries, wildlife, and conservation sciences program. See story and video »

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

  • All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are known worldwide for their research, expertise and innovation.
  • Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  • Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation's 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
  • OSU Ecampus students receive the same diploma as on-campus students.

Get the support you need

Our goal is to help you succeed. That’s why, as an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to vital resources like success coaching, library services, free online tutoring and career guidance – making your online learning experience collaborative and rewarding.

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