International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Fisheries and Aquaculture

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As an international direct student at LSU, students will receive:

Exclusive and rigorous academic coursework

Priority access to in-demand courses that align with their interests

Guidance from academic advisors and mentors

Career development and networking opportunities

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 opportunities to study 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.

This program sets itself apart from traditional biology programs by incorporating a hands-on learning approach and introducing resource policy, regulations, and human aspects of resource research and management. Students can expect field experiences in forests, wetlands, and aquatic environments.

Graduates of this program have the opportunity to become certified professional scientists by The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, or the Society of Wetland Scientists. They go on to work for state or federal wildlife and fisheries agencies, land management agencies, non-governmental organizations, environmental consulting firms, or pursue further education in veterinary school or research-oriented 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 dorms and teaching facilities, as well as vans and trucks for off-campus field trips.

Students in this program 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 a concentration in Fisheries and Aquaculture. They are prepared to manage, conserve, and enhance populations of aquatic organisms in the wild or through aquaculture, with a focus on exploring the commercial aspects of fisheries and aquaculture.