What Can I Do With a Major In Fisheries and Wildlife?

UGA Specific Information for Fisheries and Wildlife

While focused on Fisheries and Wildlife, the coursework in this major provides a broad-based foundation in natural resource management. In addition to in-depth knowledge of aquatic and terrestrial animals, it furnishes an understanding of the of the relationships between the physical and biological elements in the environment, an appreciation of the social, political, and economic forces that influence fisheries and wildlife management, and the ability to forge realistic solutions for natural resource problems. The curriculum is field-oriented and offers opportunities to participate in internships and faculty research projects.

Fisheries and Wildlife graduates most often take employment in the public land management or regulatory agencies, wildlife or environmental consulting firms, private aquaculture ventures, or conservation organizations. Pre-Vet Wildlife Science students who also complete the DVM degree are uniquely qualified to work in professional positions that require the integration of veterinary medicine and wildlife management. There are three increasingly important areas in which students with this unique training can work: wildlife-human health issues, wildlife/domestic-animal/human health issues, and the ecology of wildlife diseases.

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Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Fisheries and Wildlife*

** Includes Self-Employed

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To complete this major, students must choose from one of three possible areas of emphasis:

The Wildlife Sciences area of emphasis trains students to manage and conserve wildlife species and their habitats. This curriculum meets the educational requirements for Certification by The Wildlife Society as an Associate Wildlife Biologist.

The Aquatic Sciences area of emphasis provides a specialized understanding of aquatic environments and the animal populations within them. The curriculum meets the Professional Certification requirements recommended by the American Fisheries Society.

The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Wildlife Sciences track was designed in cooperation with the College of Veterinary Medicine. It integrates wildlife ecology and management with the basic biological and physical sciences necessary for admission into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. It meets the educational requirements for Certification by The Wildlife Society as an Associate Wildlife Biologist.

If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree, check out our website for assistance with this process.

If you are considering applying to Veterinary School, check out this article for specific tips.

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Fisheries and Wildlife majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Arcadis Ecologist
Bird Conservatory of the Rockies Avian Field Technician
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Environmental Education Fellow
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wildlife Conservation Intern
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Turkey/Furbearer Biologist Assistant
Georgia Wildlife Federation Academics Afield Coordinator
Hawthorne Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant
Montana Conservation Corps Conservation Solo
Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research Intern
Rosedale Veterinary Clinic Veterinary Assistant
University of Georgia Wildlife Technician
University of Georgia Discover Abroad Administrative Associate II
University of Georgia Animal Research Technician
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Fisheries and Wildlife majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Jacksonville State University Biology, MS
University of Georgia Forest Business, MFR
University of Georgia Forest Resources, MFR
University of Georgia Forest Resources, MFR
University of Georgia Natural Resources, Master's
University of Georgia Natural Resources, MNR
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
University of Georgia Veterinary Medicine, DVM
* denotes no responses received.

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