Diploma in Animal Ecology
University Of The Sunshine Coast
Program Overview
Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 96 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.
In this program you will:
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Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment
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Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales
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Develop your skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator
Sunshine Coast, Australia
12 Months
AU$ 24,000
IELTS: 6
Required courses (7) 84 units
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ANM100 Animal Ecology Field Course
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ANM102 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
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ANM103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
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ANM104 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
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SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
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SCI110 Science Research Methods
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SCI113 Discovering Science
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
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LFS100 Cell Biology
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LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
English Language Requirement
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IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
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TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
$AU24,000
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Conservation organisations
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Ecotourism
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Environmental education
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Government roles
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Non-government organisations
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Wildlife management