About the course

Care about how animals are impacted by the environment and humans, and what we can do to protect their future. Develop analytical and research skills to better understand conservation and management. In this program you will:

　　Gain hands-on experience from your first year with fieldwork to North Stradbroke Island and your local region

　　Build your knowledge of animal conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour

　　Work with leading researchers on field trips and in the laboratory, becoming work-ready

　　Undertake a guided research project in Animal Ecology, working as an intern animal ecologist as part of your studies, or take advantage of opportunities to travel abroad Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2022	Hervey Bay
Semester 2 (July), 2022	Hervey Bay
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Petrie

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Sunshine Coast

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects). Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3

　　IELTS (Academic)- Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest. TOEFL: Paper-based - Overall score of 550 with minimum essay score of 4, TOEFL: Internet-based - Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Sunshine Coast. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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