Careers
- Forest officer
- Wildlife conservation officer
- Land use planner
- Environmental consultant
- Natural resource policy analyst
Natural ScienceGeneral guidance
Natural Resource Management
Natural Resource Management prepares students to conserve forests, land, water, and wildlife while balancing community needs. It combines biology, policy, and fieldwork for sustainable development.
General career guidance. Last reviewed: 2026-08-04. Program structures and admission requirements may differ by university.
Ethiopia's public university entrance-exam system generally requires the Natural Science stream for this department. This is general guidance — confirm current cluster and stream requirements with the Ministry of Education / EAES and the specific university.
Typical activities
- Survey forest and land resources
- Monitor wildlife populations
- Develop land use and conservation plans
- Assess impact of development on ecosystems
Possible challenges
- Remote fieldwork demands
- Balancing conservation with community needs
- Limited enforcement of conservation policies
Preferred environments
- Field or outdoor environment
- Government institution
- Laboratory
- Office
Ethiopian universities to explore
Illustrative examples only — always confirm current offerings, cutoff points, and program names with each university's admissions office.
Jimma University · Jimma
4-year program · Natural Science stream
Haramaya University · Haramaya
4-year program · Natural Science stream
Hawassa University · Hawassa
4-year program · Natural Science stream
Arba Minch University · Arba Minch
4-year program · Natural Science stream
Addis Ababa University · Addis Ababa
4-year program · Natural Science stream
Indicative monthly salary
ETB 6,000 – ETB 27,000
Entry-level to senior gross monthly salary, ETB. Illustrative guidance only, not a survey result.
Sample curriculum
Representative Ethiopian program courses. Actual course names and order vary by university.
Forest Ecology and ManagementWildlife Biology and ConservationLand Use Planning and GISEnvironmental Policy and GovernanceWatershed ManagementBiodiversity AssessmentCommunity-Based Natural Resource ManagementResearch Methods
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