Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology
La Trobe University
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About
La Trobe’s Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology draws on many areas of science including botany, genetics and zoology with electives to tailor your study experience.
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. Learn more at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary.
Areas of study
Wildlife and conservation biology.
Career opportunities
Employment in diverse roles across environmental sciences. Possible roles include: conservation scientist, park ranger, environmental consultant, wildlife research biologist, wildlife officer.
Fees and charges
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Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 2 in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Information Processes and Technology, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Physics, Software Design and Development or any language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
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Further information
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