Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

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Overview

Deakin’s Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) gets you out of the classroom and into nature. Learn how to capture and handle native animals, measure the health of ecosystems, survey wildlife populations, 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.

Deakin is a leader in the environmental science education sector, with this specialised course being the first of its kind to be offered in Victoria. Develop practical skills through regular fieldwork and a yearly 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.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Applied data analytics (minor only), Conservation management (Mapping, Bushfire, Conservation, Land, Policy, Vegetation, Natural resource management, Plant ecology), Environmental science (Biology, Botany, Ecology, Ecosystem), Global engagement (minor only), Indigenous studies (minor only, online only), Wildlife (Park and wilderness management, Fieldwork).

Potential Career Outcomes

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 Managers, Wildlife and Conservation Biologists, Zoologists, Ecologists, Conservation Officers, Climate Change Adaption Practitioners, Park Rangers and Researchers.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer97.8099.10
Median rank to receive an offer78.4086.70
Lowest rank to receive an offer63.2075.20

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Other

Indicative ATAR

63.20

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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