The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) gets you out of the classroom and into nature. You will learn how to capture and handle native animals, measure the health of ecosystems, survey wildlife populations and develop conservation strategies and even have the opportunity to visit global biodiversity hotspots.

Deakin is a leader in the environmental science education sector, with this specialised course being the first of its kind to be offered in Victoria.

This course focuses on developing real-world solutions to global wildlife and conservation issues. You will gain theoretical and practical experience in wildlife ecology, biodiversity, fire ecology and more. Develop practical skills through regular fieldwork and a yearly field studies camp. You will gain valuable industry experience that prepares you for your future career by completing work placements and work-integrated learning programs.

To complete the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), students must attain 24 credit points, which must include the following:

• Eighteen (18) core units (18 credit points);
• Six (6) credit points of elective units;
• Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit);
• Completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit);
• Completion of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit);
• No more than 10 credit points at level 1;
• At least 14 credit points over levels 2 and 3.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), you’ll be qualified for a career in wildlife conservation and management, or in environmental science more generally, and ready to take up challenging roles such as:

• wildlife officer
• conservation officer
• wildlife manager
• park ranger
• project officer
• environmental consultant
• research scientist
• wildlife biologist
• conservation biologist
• landscape ecologist

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