Global disease ecology
Bachelor of Science
Understand disease dynamics
Studying global disease ecology will advance your understanding of the societal, environmental and personal impacts of diseases that impact plants, animals and humans living together in complex ecosystems. Your understanding of the connections among organisms and species in diverse ecosystems — from agricultural landscapes to global megacities to managed natural areas — builds from example-based study of disease causes and consequences and solutions from the past and present.
The integrated curriculum develops your ability to solve complex problems in real-world scenarios to advance creative and critical thinking skills. The program includes a senior research practicum and a flexible advanced curriculum, both of which you will design with a faculty mentor to match your career interests and maximize career prospects.
A degree in global disease ecology is perfect if you’re interested in traditional health careers, health policy and regulation, global and public health, animal welfare, plant pathology, microbiology, food and water quality, sustainable agriculture, sustainable forestry or environmental protection.
Overview
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Following the path to a better world
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy studying biology and other sciences
- Enjoy researching and working in a lab setting
- Enjoy the independence of setting your own goals
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,707 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Postsecondary Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers • Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Science Teachers
$48,689 - Forest and Conservation Workers
$26,908 - Environmental Scientists and Specialists • Climate Change Analysts • Environmental Restoration Planners • Industrial Ecologists
$58,114 - Conservation Scientists
$49,840 - Environmental Science Technicians
$38,018
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
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Scholarships
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Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- Develop a research proposal and conduct your own experiments
- Get your research published
- Create your own curriculum with a faculty mentor
Clubs
- Aldrich Entomology Club
- Environmental Science Club
- Pre-Med/PA Club
- Pre-Vet Club
- Plant and Soil Science Club
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.