About the course

The United Nations concluded that human actions threaten more species with extinction than ever before. Conserving biodiversity in the face of ongoing population growth, resource consumption and climate change represents a major challenge to society.

　　This major is intended for students that aspire to engage in evidence-based solutions to conserve biodiversity.

　　There is a focus in this major on:

　　The key scientific principles that underpin biodiversity conservation.

　　Developing field skills and applying cutting-edge techniques for collecting biodiversity data.

　　Developing analytical skills that enable you to interpret and authoritatively critique biodiversity information.

　　Applying these scientific principles and skills to develop evidence-based conservation policy and management.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　Define and explain biodiversity for audiences ranging from the general public to the scientific community.

　　Articulate why conserving biodiversity is important.

　　Apply key concepts that underpin the conservation of biodiversity at the level of genes, species and ecosystems. 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 (February), 2024	Canberra
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Canberra
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Canberra
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Canberra
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Canberra
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Canberra

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The Australian National University

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application.

　　International Baccalaureate - 29

　　Academic IELTS - An overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of the test.

　　TOEFL PBT - A score of 570 with a TWE score of 4.5

　　TOEFL iBT - An overall score of 80, with a minimum of 20 in Reading and Writing and 18 in Speaking and Listening

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 The Australian National University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　67th / 1250

　　THE World ranking

　　

What our students think

We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.