Bachelor of Science in Ecology - Field-Based Stream & Rangeland Biology

Academic Overview & Description

Immersive 18-day block field courses in stream water chemistry, trout population surveys, sagebrush steppe ecology, and riparian habitat restoration throughout Southwest Montana.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) reduced tuition and merit scholarships up to $8,000

Tuition Rate

$18,200/year (out-of-state) / $5,800/year (in-state)

Application Fee

$30

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

High school GPA 2.5+

English Language

TOEFL 68+ or IELTS 6.0+

Standardized Exam

N/A

Application Materials

Admissions application essay

Letters of Recommendation

One recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Montana Western's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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