Undergraduate Programs

Students earning a B.S. in Ecology and Organismal Biology from the Department of Environmental Sciences will:

• Focus on the ecology of animals, plants and microorganisms and their roles in the biosphere
• Prepare for employment in life sciences fields, such as wildlife biology, freshwater biology, zoology, conservation biology and forestry
• Develop skills to facilitate enrollment in graduate or veterinary school
• Prepare for licensure examinations for secondary-school science teachers

This degree provides an excellent basis for graduate work in environmental sciences, as well as a solid foundation for employment in public and private sectors. You'll go on to find successful careers in additional professions such as climate change analyst, fish and game warden, environmental consultant, park naturalist, science teacher, water resource specialist and more.

Learn more about the Department of Environmental Sciences. 

Top Reasons to Study Ecology and Organismal Biology at UToledo

1. The right start.

   UToledo’s bachelor’s degree program in Ecology and Organismal Biology is designed so you can complete all graduate or professional school prerequisites while you earn your undergraduate degree in the typical four years. Great for pre-med, pre-vet and pre-dental majors.
2. Experiential learning.

   Coursework for Ecology and Organismal Biology students in the Department of Environmental Sciences includes exciting field experiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Trinidad and the Bahamas. Our courses take advantage of the immense natural laboratories in northwest Ohio: the diversity of the Oak Openings savannas, the complex ecology along the western shores of Lake Erie and the unique wetlands of the Great Black Swamp.

   Students benefit from the extensive research expertise of our faculty and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. You will have the opportunity, as early as your first year, to gain hands-on research experience while working one-on-one with our outstanding faculty.

3. State-of-the-art facilities.

   UToledo is one of the best public, research universities in Ohio and the country. Ecology and Organismal Biology majors work in labs with the latest technology and equipment in the Department of Environmental Sciences with research facilities that include the UToledo Lake Erie Center, Plant Science Research Center and UToledo Stranahan Arboretum.
4. Combined Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program.

   Accelerate your undergraduate to graduate school completion through a combined bachelor’s to master’s program at UToledo. This means you’ll start taking graduate classes while still an undergraduate student and can earn both your undergraduate and graduate degrees more quickly. Launch your career sooner in the B.S. + M.S. Degree Program.

Hands-On Learning Opportunities

At UToledo, we take you beyond the textbooks and the four walls of a classroom. These real-world experiences are what help our graduates gain professional skills and land jobs.

Tuition and Scholarships

Most new students don't pay full price. 94% of new UToledo students receive scholarships or other state and federal aid.

Keep in mind: Your cost will vary by college, program and a host of other options. This is the average amount full-time students pay per year.

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Tuition and Fees

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Choose Ohio First scholarship

Ohio residents who have been accepted into this STEM program are eligible for the Choose Ohio First scholarship — a four-year, renewable scholarship.

Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Honors College

The Jesup Scott Honors College at The University of Toledo offer our best and brightest the resources and opportunities needed to unlock your fullest potential. Whether you aspire following graduation to cure disease, innovate technology, advance statecraft, redefine markets, or express creatively, together we can fuel vibrant and promising tomorrows.

Honors students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds and cultures. While we may bond over a tough class, our differences make us blossom.

Benefits of Honors

The Honors College is a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus. Students take unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty and complete an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major, earning the Honors medallion at graduation within their normal program of study. Honors students are challenged to think more deeply and broadly about what they learn. With special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, their education extends beyond the classroom.

Honors students can also choose exclusive housing in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall.

Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.