About the course

Students in the Avian Biology major will receive broad training in applied avian sciences and a strong grounding in the biological sciences paired with hands-on learning experiences to prepare them for careers in education, environmental protection, resource conservation, wildlife recovery programs, biomedical research, veterinary medicine or avian publishing and ecotourism. The Avian Biology major at the University of Georgia provides broad training in practical applied science with strong grounding in general biology and chemistry to demonstrate the vital roles that birds play in human society. Students will have excellent opportunities to learn the basic principles of biology associated with reproduction, behavior, physiology, nutrition, diseases, and genetics as they relate to avian species. Courses in areas such as education, environmental protection, resource conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and biomedical research are available and will prepare the student for employment in the trillion dollar global bird industry or admission to professional programs in veterinary medicine, pharmacy, medicine, law, and the biological sciences. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Athens
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Spring (January), 2025	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Athens
Spring (January), 2026	Athens

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

To apply to the University of Georgia, you will need to provide: Transcript from your graduating high school, SAT/ACT scores, Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation, Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation. For first-year admission, UGA requires that an applicant submit an official score report for either the ACT or SAT. Scores must be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency. UGA will not accept scores that appear on your high school transcript, nor will we consider paper reports. All first-year applicants should submit a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter, as well an optional academic Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. The only minimum requirements to UGA are set forth by the Board of Regents (BOR) for the state of Georgia, and they are as follows: SAT minimum requirements for research universities-SAT CR: 430, SAT M: 400 or ACT E: 17, ACT M: 17. If a student takes the SAT or ACT more than once, we will consider the best scores we receive for each section on either exam. Meet English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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