Overview

Students learn all aspects of the biology of animals including structure, function, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behaviour and evolution, through their chosen major in Animal Ecology, Applied Zoology, Natural History or Palaeobiology. Our majors are designed to ensure that graduates are equipped with work-ready skills that are in demand, and we offer a range of interdisciplinary minors to help students extend and broaden their expertise. With a strong focus on field and laboratory-based hands-on practical training, our course is underpinned by the latest research. Graduates understand major zoological concepts and are aware of how these are connected with the biological, environmental, rural, and physical sciences. Students also learn to solve complex problems, collect and analyse scientific data and communicate scientific information to experts and the wider public. With access to a diverse array of landscapes and ecosystems, students develop field and laboratory techniques and learn to evaluate social and ethical issues related to zoology and animal interactions with their environment and with people. For more course information, visit UNE's Course Handbook.

Prerequisites

Majors

Animal Ecology, Applied Zoology, Natural History, Palaeobiology. Minors: Animal Ecology, Applied Zoology, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Science Communication, Museum Studies, Water Science, Botany, Spatial Science, Zoological Methods.

Potential Career Outcomes

Zoologist in research institutions, government agencies, museums, national parks, marine parks, zoological gardens, aquaculture and biotechnology, animal breeding, teacher (with further study).

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 offer94.0094.00
Median rank to receive an offer76.1076.10
Lowest rank to receive an offer68.7568.75

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of New England website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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.


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