International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Ecological Restoration

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students who possess advanced English-language skills. The program is designed to foster academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students succeed in their studies and prepare for a prosperous future.

As international direct students at LSU, individuals will benefit from:

Exclusive and challenging academic coursework

Priority enrollment in high-demand courses aligned with their interests

Support and guidance from academic advisors and mentors

Opportunities for career development and networking

Intensive classes alongside domestic students

The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Ecology and Management offered by the School of Renewable Natural Resources at LSU provides a diverse curriculum with a focus on wetlands, wildlife, conservation biology, fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, habitat management, and law enforcement. Students in this program can also prepare for careers as wildlife-oriented veterinarians. The program stands out from traditional biology programs by incorporating hands-on learning experiences and addressing resource policy, regulations, and human aspects of resource research and management. Field experiences in forests, wetlands, and water environments are integral to the program.

The curriculum is structured to enable students to become certified professional scientists by organizations such as The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, or the Society of Wetland Scientists. Graduates often secure positions with state or federal wildlife and fisheries agencies, land management organizations, environmental consulting firms, or pursue further education in veterinary school or graduate programs.

The B.S in Natural Resource Ecology and Management at LSU offers unique facilities and resources, including access to the School’s Lee Memorial Forest with dormitories and teaching facilities, as well as vans and trucks for off-campus field trips. Students can specialize in areas such as Conservation Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Habitat Conservation and Management, Wetland Science, Ecological Restoration, Forest Enterprise, Forest Resource Management, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, or Ecological Restoration Concentration.

Specializing in Ecological Restoration, students focus on using forestry and natural resource management principles to conserve and restore impacted landscapes.