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Ecolife Expeditions with University of Pretoria



Summer and Winter 2012 Programs

Location:                         Various sites, South Africa
Eligibility:
                        2.5 GPA, excellent health,

 

Helpful Links:

Ecolife Application
Ecolife Website

South Africa Home Page

 
  • WC Program: Major in Wildlife Mgmt., Conservation, Zoology, or Biological Sciences
  • VW Program: Major in Pre-Vet., Vet., or Animal Science

Language of Instruction:   English

Academic Programs:
    •  Wildlife Conservation Expeditions:
        Courses focus on wildlife management, sustainable resource utilization, ecosystem &
        biodiversity conservation, reserve & resort management, capture & care of wild animals.
    •  Vets-in-the-Wild Expeditions:
        Courses focus on wildlife veterinary science, wildlife diseases and medicine, capture & care of
         wild animals, breeding of rare species, wildlife rehabilitation, ecosystems & biodiversity
         conservation.
Special Program Features:
    •  These are short-term field study expeditions
    •  Students receive hands-on experience throughout Southern Africa while taking courses for credit from the U. of Pretoria and interacting with professionals in their fields of study.

Housing:
    •  Camping in huts, tents, or chalets.

Dates (subject to change):
Wildlife Conservation Expeditions:
          WC01:                             May 20 - June 10, 2012
          WC02:                             December 28 - January 18, 2013
   
 Vets-In-The-Wild Expeditions
          VW01:                             January 8- 29
          VW09:                             January 15 - February 5
          VW02:                             June 3 - 24
          VW03:                             June 10 - July 1
          VW04:                             June 24 - July 15
          VW05:                             July 8 - 29       
          VW06:                             July 15 - August 5
          VW07:                             August 5 - 26
          VW08:                             November 27-December 18   


Program fee (subject to change): Covers: tuition, accommodation, meals, land transportation during program, course materials, camping equipment, permits and entry fees, group activities
    Wildlife Conservation 2012:                     $5,150
    Vets-In-The-Wild 2012:                      $5,150

  • In addition to the program fee, students will pay a non-refundable $150 UI application fee when they apply.

Application deadlines:
 
   Apply early as programs will fill quickly.  Check with UI Study Abroad Advisors for available programs
     when applying.