Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.The course specialisation is also available as an exit award from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biodiversity and Conservation) - 4 years, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
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Program of study
108 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
English Language requirements

Aims

The course specialisation aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in biodiversity and conservation biology and allied areas, together with the ability to acquire extensive subject knowledge in the discipline. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:

  • Understand and apply relevant scientific principles in the area of conservation biology
  • Retrieve and present information about biodiversity and conservation biology effectively, communicate clearly with a variety of audiences in written and spoken forms
  • Critically analyse and evaluate information relevant to biodiversity and conservation biology
  • Appreciate the multidisciplinary aspect of studies in biodiversity and Conservation Biology and engage positively with people and ideas beyond the discipline
  • Work cooperatively and productively within a team
  • Work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
  • Appreciate the societal and ethical contexts of conservation biology, of human impacts on biodiversity and the professional practice of biologists

The course specialisation provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further studies in biodiversity and conservation biology or another science or non-science related discipline, or for a career in this or a related field, or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association
Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association