Online Master’s and Certificate in Wildlife Forensics & Conservation
Whether you work in conservation, law enforcement, veterinary medicine or a related field, the University of Florida’s 100% online Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation program can help you take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in wildlife protection.
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Start your pathway to Wildlife Forensics with one of our three program offerings.
Online Master’s Degree in Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation
Earn your Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation with a concentration in Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation in as little as two years. Designed for professionals in conservation, ecology, forensic science and veterinary fields, this 30-credit program offers flexible, fully online coursework with no GRE required.
Courses are taught by expert faculty with real-world experience in wildlife law enforcement, evidence analysis, conservation policy and international wildlife protection. You will build advanced, practical skills in crime scene procedures, evidence handling, conservation medicine, ecological threats to biodiversity and more.
- Credits: 30
- Courses: 100% Online
- Time Frame: Can be completed in 2 years.
Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation Graduate Certificate
Advance your expertise and strengthen your credentials with our 15-credit online graduate certificate. This certificate is designed to prepare students to become wildlife forensics experts in their field, offering practical training in evidence handling, interpretation and the legal frameworks that govern wildlife protection. Students will explore current domestic and international issues in conservation and gain the technical skills needed to process evidence related to wildlife crime.
This certificate can be completed in as little as one year and is fully online. Upon completion, students will receive a University of Florida Graduate Certificate in Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation. Credits earned may be transferred into the online master’s degree program.
- Credits: 15
- Courses: 100% Online
- Time Frame: Can be completed in as little as 1 Year
Non-Degree Courses
Not ready for a full degree? Enroll in individual courses that align with your interests or support your professional development. Non-degree students take the same courses offered as degree-seeking students and learn from expert faculty actively working in the field.
These courses cover a range of topics, from crime scene investigation and evidence handling to conservation medicine and wildlife law. Non-degree courses are ideal for those looking to expand their knowledge or explore the program before applying.
Credits earned may be transferred into a certificate or online master’s degree program at a later time.