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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Wildlife Science

  • Bachelor

Explore your love of wildlife as you gain expertise in animal biology, conservation and management.Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.Your score must be...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2388, 087888B
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$43,504 per year / $130,512 total

About this course

In this program, you'll study native and exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, biodiversity and human-wildlife interactions.

You'll be taught by leading wildlife scientists and biologists, and gain the skills to create and evaluate wildlife management programs for captive and wild animals.

Through our industry placements, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in zoos, sanctuaries, government agencies, welfare organisations and wildlife parks. You can also go on a short international experience to study wildlife management overseas.

Study with us and you'll graduate with the knowledge and experience to explore a wide range of employment opportunities in research, wildlife management and conservation.

Study locations

Gatton

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Gain hands-on experience in some of the best specialist animal research and veterinary facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Get involved in the conservation and management of wild and captive animals in Australia and overseas.
  • Participate in industry placements in zoos, sanctuaries, government agencies, welfare organisations and wildlife parks.

1 in the world for biodiversity conservation

Center for World University Rankings 2017

14 in the world for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Biologist
  • Wildlife scientist
  • Ecotourism guide
  • Conservation officer
  • Land manager
  • Wildlife officer
  • Ranger
  • Environmental assessment officer
  • Aquarist