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K57 Bachelor of Science (Conservation&Wildlife Biology)

The Bachelor of Science (Conservation & Wildlife Biology) gives students the knowledge and skills to understand why biodiversity is in decline worldwide and its significance, and offers approaches to tackle this important issue. The course includes training in ecology, genetics, wildlife management, animal biology and ecosystem management to allow students to investigate, monitor and manage biodiversity.  The strong practical focus of this course prepares graduates for careers in government agencies and industries which deal with conservation of biodiversity, environmental impact assessment, and the management of specific ecosystems such as land, wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University Admission requirements apply.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

This course is a 26 unit degree (including 2 practicum units), with a 360 credit point value.

 

The degree has two main components:

 

1.  A core program of eight units completed in the first year.

2.  A core of units specific to Conservation & Wildlife Biology

 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2010 VET: 3/31/2010