Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)
Deakin University
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) gets you out of the classroom and into nature. You will learn how to capture and handle native animals, measure the health of ecosystems, survey wildlife populations and develop conservation strategies and even have the opportunity to participate in our thriving Global Experience Program.
This course focuses on developing real-world solutions to global wildlife and conservation issues. You will gain theoretical and practical experience in wildlife ecology, biodiversity, fire ecology and more. Develop practical skills through regular fieldwork and a yearly remote field studies camp. You will gain valuable industry experience that prepares you for your future career by completing work placements and work-integrated learning programs.
Melbourne, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 38,200
IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 65
Modules
- Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program
- Ecology and the Environment
- Biodiversity: a Global Perspective
- Foundation for Environmental Science
- Physical Geography
- Introduction to Parks and Wildlife Conservation
- Environmental Sustainability
If you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is based on the following.\
Education
This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$38,200 for 1 year full-time AUD
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), you’ll be qualified for a career in wildlife conservation and management, or in environmental science more generally, and ready to take up challenging roles such as:
- wildlife officer
- conservation officer
- wildlife manager
- park ranger
- project officer
- environmental consultant
- research scientist
- wildlife biologist
- conservation biologist
- landscape ecologist.