Bachelor of Resource Conservation at The University of Montana

The Resource Conservation at The University of Montana is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Missoula , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Resource Conservation

Study Resource Conservation at the University of Montana

Connect science and practice to solve complex environmental problems and advance sustainability. The resource conservation concentration in the environmental science degree offers the flexibility to design your own emphasis or to focus more generally on natural resource management and conservation.

Each resource conservation student's experience is uniquely tailored to their interests and needs. First, you'll work with a professional advisor and a faculty mentor to design a program of study that's right for you. This enables you to draw from many different courses in natural and social sciences, policy and management, and applied skills.

Because of its flexibility, the concentration in resource conservation is particularly well suited to students who want to tailor a curriculum to their specific interests and explore diverse experiential learning opportunities.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Resource Conservation at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Resource Conservation

Career development in the environmental science and sustainability bachelor's degree program

When you earn your degree in environmental science and sustainability at UM, you can count on finding a job when you graduate: 97% of Franke College of Forestry and Conservation alumni are employed or in graduate school, with 85% in their working directly in their field of study.

Working with your faculty mentors, you'll have numerous opportunities to build your professional network and connect with potential careers in your field through internships, summer jobs, undergraduate research experiences, student organizations and more.

Student organizations for environmental science majors

Connect with others who share your passion for science, sustainability and the natural world. Here are a few of the organizations you might be interested in learning more about with a focus in resource conservation:

UM Society for Ecological Restoration
American Fisheries Association
Climate Response Club
Fire Club
Student Recreation Association
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
UM Whitewater Club
UM Ski Club

Environmental science and sustainability scholarships

Majors in environmental science and sustainability qualify for Franke College of Forestry and Conservation scholarships, which complement other scholarships and financial aid opportunities awarded at UM.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Resource Conservation at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Resource Conservation at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Resource Conservation at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula