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Biology, BS - Area 2: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology BS
Why Choose UCM for Your Bachelor of Science in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology?
Make a career out of your fascination with the relationships between organisms and their environments. The 欧美视频鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology prepares you for vital ecology careers.
Through small classes, hands-on research and real-world fieldwork, you will explore biological organization, genetic changes and environmental interactions. Collaborate directly with expert faculty in cutting-edge laboratories and outdoor field settings to address global biodiversity loss and dynamic planetary changes. Build the practical skills, analytical tools and industry connections needed to make a lasting impact in environmental science, conservation and research.
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UCM's BS in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Warrensburg
- Access to UCM's extensive Natural History Collections and the 300+ acre on-campus Pertle Springs Nature Preserve
- Includes a senior capstone project of your own design using industry-standard research methods
- Faculty experts and mentors who have been published in leading scientific journals
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What Will You Learn in UCM鈥檚 Biology BS - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Program?
UCM鈥檚 coursework balances classroom theory with hands-on fieldwork and laboratory experience. You will build a foundation in general biology before specializing in areas that match your career goals.
- Core Biological Foundations: Study plant and animal diversity, genetics, biological data analysis, evolution and core ecological principles.
- Specialized Focus Areas: Tailor your degree with electives in plant identification, micro- and macrobiology, experimental design and wildlife diseases, as well as specialized coursework such as Limnology, Mammalogy and Ichthyology.
- Scientific Research Methods: Learn to use proven research methods, industry-standard field techniques and advanced laboratory instrumentation to analyze ecological data.
- Fieldwork & Data Analysis: Gain practical experience designing, sampling and evaluating data on complex ecological interactions and global threats to biodiversity.
Unique Learning Opportunities in UCM鈥檚 BS in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Program
At UCM, active learning ensures you apply classroom theories directly to real-world scenarios:
- Hands-On Fieldwork: Conduct field studies at the 300-acre Pertle Springs Nature Preserve, an on-campus resource featuring woodlands, lakes and marshes equipped with an aquatic transport tank, pontoon boat and wildlife drone.
- Advanced Facilities: Work with innovative equipment typically reserved for graduate students at larger universities, including a dual-vessel bioreactor, digital and quantitative PCR systems, a fully equipped histology set, a rare entomology collection and a specialized necropsy lab.
- Internship Opportunities: Participate in unique learning experiences such as UCM鈥檚 12- to 14-week Lone Buffalo Internship partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
- Ecology Senior Seminar: Complete a capstone project of your own design during your senior year, applying industry-standard research methods to prepare for professional practice.
- Student Organizations: Connect with peers through UCM chapters of the American Fisheries Society, Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honors Society and The Wildlife Society.
Fast Facts 欧美视频 UCM鈥檚 Biology BS - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Area
- 300-Acre Outdoor Lab: Pertle Springs Nature Preserve provides immediate campus access to diverse ecosystems for field study.
- Undergraduate Research Access: Undergraduates train directly on high-level laboratory equipment funded through the MOExcels Program.
- Specialized Lab Facilities: UCM offers one of the few non-veterinary necropsy labs in the nation, alongside extensive biological specimen collections.
- Research Grant Opportunities: Three distinct funding pathways support student-led research: UCM Honors College Projects, Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program and Undergraduate Research Grants.
- Published Faculty: Study under faculty members actively published in leading scientific journals such as Freshwater Biology and the Journal of Insect Conservation.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM鈥檚 BS in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Students
As a UCM student, you鈥檒l have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education.
UCM offers competitive tuition options alongside federal aid, grants, work-study programs and an optional payment plan. Biology majors focusing on ecology and evolution may qualify for university-wide financial aid as well as program-specific awards, including:
- Carlos Kays Biology and Earth Science Scholarship
- Charles Hinerman Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. John Belshe Biology Scholarship
- Steven H. Mills and Stephen W. Wilson Research Award
Use the UCM Scholarship Finder to search for additional opportunities and schedule a meeting with your financial aid advisor to review your options.
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Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM鈥檚 BS in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Graduates
Graduates earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an Ecology and Evolutionary concentration enter essential roles in environmental stewardship, resource management and scientific research. Many alumni also pursue fully funded PhD programs at major research universities.
UCM faculty maintain strong professional connections with organizations such as the Department of Natural Resources, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Potential career pathways include:
- Wildlife biology research and environmental monitoring
- Field, diagnostic or research laboratory operations
- Environmental consulting for private corporations
- Roles within state and federal natural resource agencies
- Positions in nonprofit conservation organizations
- Educator roles in evolution and ecological sciences
Apply to UCM's BS in Biology - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program
The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
Take your degree further.
If you鈥檇 like to further specialize your studies in evolution and ecology and add to the earning power of your Ecology degree, consider enrolling in a master鈥檚 degree program at UCM
Make yourself more marketable.
You can sharpen your focus to include legal or technical systems to protect the environment, environmental justice advocacy or corporate accountability by adding a minor in a field that works in tandem with your Ecology degree.
Explore programs related to ecology and evolutionary biology.
If you鈥檙e fascinated by plant and animal systems, you may also want to consider exploring these fields related to an Ecology degree.
- Agricultural Science, BS - Area 2: Animal Science
- Agricultural Science, BS - Area 4: Horticultural Science
- Chemistry, BS
- Biology, BS - Area 5: Biomedical/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Biology BS - Area 4: Integrative Biology, Animal or Plant
Frequently Asked Questions
You will study plant and animal diversity, genetics, ecology and evolutionary processes. The program teaches you to use scientific instrumentation, design field studies and analyze data to address global issues like biodiversity loss.
Graduates work as wildlife biologists, ecological researchers and consultants for state or federal agencies, non-profits and field laboratories. Many graduates also advance into fully funded PhD programs.
Yes. Students can access UCM financial aid and specific awards such as the Carlos Kays Biology and Earth Science Scholarship and the Steven H. Mills and Stephen W. Wilson Research Award. Students may also take advantage of an optional payment plan.
