Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science
Deakin University
Program Overview
Through Deakin’s Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science, you will explore the social and economic impact that human activity has on animals and their ecosystems. Investigate how animals respond and adapt to changes in the environment, including climate change, with a strong focus on Australian fauna and its unique importance in the global environment. Apply the latest research techniques to test hypotheses in the real-world and develop evidence-based decision-making skills valued by industry.
You will work with living subjects in the lab and field, giving you a first-hand understanding of the form and function of animals and the underlying mechanisms that influence their ecology and evolution. You will also learn broadly about how animals respond to changing environments over time. Best of all, your journey will be supported by teaching staff who share your passion for animals.
Melbourne, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 38,200
IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 65
Modules
- Foundations of Zoology
- Cells and Genes
- Ecology and the Environment
- Chemistry in Our World
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 yr full-time AUD
Employers value Deakin graduates’ range of practical experience and evidence-based decision-making skills. You’ll be well-placed to explore opportunities in areas including:
- zoological research
- environmental monitoring and management
- wildlife biology
- private environmental consulting
- government quarantine.
Graduates typically take on roles such as:
- research assistants
- environmental managers
- pest management officers
- collection managers of aquaria and zoological gardens
- primary and secondary teachers (with relevant teaching qualifications).