Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation equips students with the knowledge and skills to protect ecosystems and animals in crisis. Through a foundation in ecology, biology, and conservation, students learn to identify species, use technology for data collection, and navigate the social and economic challenges of their field. The program offers unique opportunities for industry connections, internships, and access to cutting-edge technology and facilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard ecosystems and protect animals in crisis.

Description:

The Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation provides a foundation in ecology, biology, evolutionary science, statistics, botany, and zoology. Students learn to identify plants, animals, and marine life in natural settings, use new technologies for data collection and habitat monitoring, build valuable industry connections, reflect on the social, political, and economic constraints of their field, and access cutting-edge technology and facilities.

Outline:

Core Courses (48 units):

• Indigenous People, Country and Protocols
• Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
• Biology I: Organisms
• Ecological Issues I
• Building a Habitable Planet
• Foundations in Research I (Marine and Wildlife Conservation)
• Statistical Practice I
• Botany II
• Ecology II
• Plant Identification II
• Animal Identification (Wildlife Conservation) II
• Marine Ecology III
• Concepts in Ecology III
• Research Methods: Ecology, Marine & Wildlife III

Elective Courses (24 units):

• Zoology II
• Zoology II (Marine Biology)
• Marine & Wildlife Conservation III

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The program utilizes a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, field trips, and research projects.

Faculty:

The program is taught by nationally and internationally acclaimed researchers.

Unique Approaches:

The program offers opportunities for direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities through The Academy by Deloitte.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Environmental Manager
• Environmental Scientist
• Marine Biologist
• Aquaculture
• Catchment Management
• Conservation Officer
• Conservation Scientist
• Conservationist
• Scientist
• Environmental Management