Help protect animals in their natural habitats
Work with animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this program, you’ll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2020 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
- ^First year courses offered at Moreton Bay campus from Semester 1, 2020.
- Student profile
- Inherent Academic Requirements
- Program coordinator
- Dr Scott Burnett
You’ll complete fieldwork in Australia or overseas to learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment.
In this program you will:
- Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales.
- Learn how animals are impacted by humans and the environment.
- Work alongside leading researchers to gain expertise in animal conservation and management.
- Develop hands-on skills from your first year through fieldwork to North Stradbroke Island or Fraser Island.
- Have opportunities for overseas study or fieldwork.
Career opportunities
- Animal ecologist (in government agencies or private consulting)
- Wildlife or environmental researcher
- Park and wildlife ranger
- Environmental educator
- Environmental monitor
- Ecotourism guide
- Museum collector or curator
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Ecological Society of Australia
- Environmental Institute of Australia
- Australian Mammal Society
- Australian Marine Science Association
- Society for Conservation Biology
- Australian Wildlife Management Society
- Australian Physiological Society
What will I study?
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