Wildlife Biology Abroad

Program Suggestions

Explore these featured programs, offering courses that can help wildlife biology majors meet their requirements while experiencing the world! Note that wildlife biology students are not limited to these programs or locations. The Padnos International Center is happy to help students find additional programs that meet thier degree requirements. 

 

Faculty-Led Programs

Location

Program 

Notes

Available Courses

Ecuador

Biology in Ecuador

Faculty-Led Biology programs rotate
Biology in Ecuador is not offered for summer 2025.

Faculty-led programs have a $500 deposit due two weeks after notification of acceptance. 

BIO 417: Tropical Field Biology (3 credits) AND NRM 407: Natural Resources and Society (3 credits)

*Fulfills Global Perspectives and 2 Issues

South Africa

Wildlife Biology

Faculty-led Biology programs rotate. 

Wildlife Biology in South Africa is offered Summer 2025
Program contact: [email protected] 

Faculty-led programs have a $500 deposit due two weeks after notification of acceptance. 

NRM 407: Natural Resources and Society (3 credits) and BIO 417: International Field Biology (3 credits)

*Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement.

*Fulfills entire General Education Issues requirement. Reflection required.

Semester and Academic Year Coursework Programs

Location

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Australia

For more information or to apply, check out the Macquarie program brochure

Exchange

Macquarie University (MU) 
MU is a major research institution in a large city.

Pre-approved Courses

Ecuador

For more information or to apply, check out the IES program brochure

Provider

Galápagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS) 

Course Information

Multiple

For more information or to apply, check out the SFS program brochures

Provider

School for Field Studies offers immersive, hands-on programs that prioritze experiential learing and direct research. Choose from field stations in various locations such as Bhutan, Panama, Turks & Caicos & more!

Course Information
 

Costa Rica

For more information or to apply, check out the GVSU in Costa Rica program brochure

Provider

This is a GVSU signature program offering additional support and discounts for students 

Veritas University

Great option for students studying Spanish Language!

Pre-approved Courses

Summer Coursework Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Notes

Courses

Costa Rica

For more information or to apply, check out the GVSU in Costa Rica program brochure

Provider

This is a GVSU signature program offering additional support and discounts for students 

Veritas University

Great option for students studying Spanish Language!

Pre-approved Courses

Multiple

For more information or to apply, check out the SFS program brochures

Provider

School for Field Studies offers immersive, hands-on programs that prioritze experiential learing and direct research. Choose from field stations in various locations such as Bhutan, Panama, Turks & Caicos & more!

Course Information

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Joseph Jacquot

3305 P. Douglas Kindschi Hall of Science

[email protected]




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