Master of Wildlife Biology, MWB

The one-year, course-based Master of Wildlife Biology (MWB) program is uniquely designed to help graduates acquire the academic, technical and experiential training needed to solve problems of relevance for society, wildlife and ecosystems in the government, not-for-profits, environmental consulting, education and industry sectors. Within Wildlife Biology, students may choose to customize their program of study by specializing in one of three fields: Wildlife Rehabilitation; Biomonitoring; or Wildlife Conservation. The program is organized around three domains of learning: 1) Professional Skills and Qualifications, 2) Integrative Competencies in Wildlife Biology, and 3) Integrative Experiences and Applications of Knowledge. In addition to required and elective courses, students will complete 80-hours of workshops, seminars or skills training specific to their academic and professional goals. Finally, students will complete either an experiential placement with a company, institution or wildlife centre that aligns with their career pursuits, or a Major Research Project under the supervision of faculty. All students will complete an Independent Pathways Plan at the beginning of the program to help guide their course selection and eventual placement.