Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology
La Trobe University - Melbourne
Overview
Learn to apply ecological concepts to the conservation of species and ecosystems and explore the legal framework for conservation. You'll learn to use different technologies to collect and process data, and design your own conservation management plan.
Interact with a range of flora and fauna and get hands-on using remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) technology to collect and analyse data. You'll be taught by La Trobe experts involved in conservation projects at Australia's only university with a dedicated wildlife sanctuary.
Prerequisites
Year 12 prerequisites
Non-Year 12 prerequisites
Majors
Potential Career Outcomes
Possible roles include:
- Conservation scientist
- Park ranger
- Environmental consultant
- Wildlife research biologist
- Wildlife officer
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 offer | 95.25 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 75.75 | 92.75 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 60.95 | 75.35 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
La Trobe University
Campus
Melbourne
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
60.95
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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