Biological Sciences – Conservation Biology and Ecology (BS)

Are you passionate about solving environmental and ecological challenges, such as climate change and habitat destruction? Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in biological sciences with a concentration in conservation biology and ecology prepares you to find solutions to complex threats to Earth’s living organisms and ecosystems. Embrace a new era of biology education with innovative technology tools and an adaptive curriculum that puts learning in your hands.

Quick facts
Next start date: 07/02/2025
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120

Conservation biology and ecology courses

You’ll take a range of biology, ecology and conservation courses, as well as core calculus and statistics courses. In addition to your four major core and two concentration core courses, there are a variety of electives to choose from, ranging from population and community ecology to oceanography. Online labs are offered to fulfill all requirements of the program, but there will be an in-person lab component at ASU’s Tempe campus if you choose to take organic chemistry as an optional elective.

BIO 181: General Biology I (SCIT OR SQ)

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BIO 182: General Biology II (SCIT OR SG)

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BIO 340: General Genetics

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BIO 345: Evolution

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BIO 320: Fundamentals of Ecology

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BIO 322: Conservation of Biodiversity

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Start your path to careers in conservation, wildlife management and more

Upon graduating, you’ll have the conservation biology expertise necessary to pursue roles in government agencies, K-12 and higher education, nongovernmental agencies and private companies focused on environmental resources. You’ll also be a competitive applicant for graduate programs in environmental science, marine biology, public policy, law and more. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Growth: 8.6%
Salary: $81,650

Climate Change Policy Analysts

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480

Conservation Scientists

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $64,460

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480

Fish and Game Wardens

Growth: -6.3%
Salary: $59,500

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Growth: 3.0%
Salary: $67,430

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Growth: 9.7%
Salary: $98,740

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Growth: 1.0%
Salary: $62,360

Water Resource Specialists

Growth: 4.8%
Salary: $144,440

Park Naturalists

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $64,460