| Campus | Type of place | UAC code | Course duration | 2009 ATAR cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armidale | CSP | 392695 | 3F/6P | nc |
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics.
Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics.
Major studies: Animal ecology, animal physiology, entomology, animal behaviour, environmental and comparative physiology, marine ecology, freshwater ecology.
Career opportunities: Zoologists are employed by research institutions, CSIRO, local state and federal government agencies, museums, national parks, marine parks, zoological gardens, Antarctic research stations, and as teachers in primary and secondary school among others. Zoologists are also employed in media organisations (radio, television and print), consultancy firms, aquaculture and biotechnology and animal breeding businesses. A B Zoology can also lead to Honours, Masters and PhD degrees.
Additional information: Zoology is the branch of biology that focuses on the structure, function, behaviour, physiology and evolution of animals. Units can be taken both on-campus (full-time) and off-campus (part-time). Campus units may have an intensive school to deliver practical and hands-on experience.
* Subject to final approval.
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Honours is available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to meritorious students in most UNE courses.
| CSP | Commonwealth-supported place (used to be called HECS: includes upfront HECS payment and deferred payment through HECS-HELP). |
| N/A | Selection criteria other than the ATAR used; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants. |
| A+C | Combination of ATAR and additional selection criteria used. |
| nc | New course offered through UAC, no cut-offs available. |
| n/o | No offers made in 2009, no cut-off available. |