Overview

Conservation and Wildlife Biology is concerned with the study and protection of biological diversity. It requires a detailed understanding of biology as well as the social, political and economic context in which conservation policy is developed and implemented. It is therefore an excellent interdisciplinary major embracing aspects of science and … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Academic Chair

Available in courses

B1409 - Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science
B1399 - Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences)
H1250 - Bachelor of Laws with Honours / Bachelor of Science

Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Evaluate the importance of the diversity of life in biological, environmental and social contexts

2.

Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of abiotic and biotic processes and assess anthropocentric impacts on marine and terrestrial organisms and ecosystems

3.

Develop and apply experimental designs and analyses appropriate to conservation biology

4.

Implement a range of key field and laboratory skills in the biological and conservation sciences

5.

Collect, record, analyse and interpret information ethically (including animal welfare, field, laboratory and professional settings) using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication

6.

Work effectively, responsibly and safely under supervision, in teams, and autonomously

7.

Apply political, socio-economic, cultural and indigenous factors, including international, state and federal requirements, to influence management decisions relating to wildlife studies.

8.

Integrate biological, socio-economic and political information to develop management plans and then communicate these findings in a variety of formats, e.g. discussion groups, written reports, posters, presentations.

Research areas

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Biological Sciences
Environmental Sciences