Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)
Course summary for international students
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
| Off-campus | No |
| Length | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $28,980* AUD |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| CRICOS course code | 055286D |
| IELTS Requirement | Overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 (or equivalent). More information is available at www.ielts.org |
| VTAC Codes | 14173 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place |
| Deakin course code | S393 |
| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
Course overview
Deakin's Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) was the first course to be offered in Victoria with a major focus on the biology of wildlife and conservation.
Content focuses on 'real-world' problem solving and applied solutions to wildlife and conservation issues. The course is designed to provide theoretical and practical expertise in a range of discipline areas such as biodiversity, wildlife ecology, landscape and vegetation management, conservation, animal biology and park management.
The course is designed to enable graduates to contribute in a professional capacity to the study and management of wildlife populations both in Australia and overseas. You will be provided with knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in this vibrant interdisciplinary field.
The hands-on focus of the course features field-based experiences such as extended wildlife field studies trips and regular practical classes. You must complete a professional work placement and are actively encouraged to volunteer in local, regional and international environmental programs. The strong focus on skills, professional development and volunteering will prepare you for an exciting career in the industry.
An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.
Fees and charges
Fee paying place - International (IFP)A Fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2013, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2013 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) you will be qualified for a career in wildlife conservation and management, and environmental science, and ready to take up challenging roles such as wildlife officer, conservation officer, wildlife manager, park ranger, project officer, research scientist, wildlife biologist, conservation biologist and landscape ecologist.
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 14 core units
- 10 elective units (5 restricted electives and 5 general electives)
- Completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
- At least 5 elective units from a prescribed list below (pre-requisites apply)
- No more than 10 credit points at level 1
- At least 14 credit points over levels 2 and 3 with a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
- Up to 5 electives can be taken outside the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
| SLE111 | Cells and Genes |
| SLE103 | Ecology and the Environment |
| SLE151 | Biodiversity: A Global Perspective |
| SLE010 | Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program * |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SLE102 | Physical Geography |
| SLE101 | Techniques in Environmental Science |
| SLE132 | Biology: Form and Function |
plus one elective unit
* SLE010 is a compulsory 0-credit point unit
Level 2
Trimester 1
| SLE201 | Society and Environment |
| SLE220 | Wildlife Ecology |
| SLE204 | Animal Diversity |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SLE226 | Research Methods |
plus three elective units
Level 3
Trimester 1
| SLE301 | Professional Practice |
| SLE310 | Ecology of Pest Plants and Animals |
| SLE322 | Landscape Ecology |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| SLE309 | Wildlife Conservation |
plus three elective units
Students are required to select at least five of their elective units from the prescribed list below:
Conservation Practice
| SLE114 | Introduction to Parks and Wildlife Conservation |
| SLE215 | Ecotourism and Interpretation |
| SLE216 | Bushfire Management |
| SLE239 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
| SLE302 | Wildlife Field Studies |
| SLE317 | Australian Vegetation and Its Management |
Biology and Ecology
| SLE136 | History of Life |
| SLE202 | Landscape Evolution |
| SLE203 | Plant Biology |
| SLE205 | Vertebrate Structure, Function and Evolution |
| SLE237 | Biogeography |
| SLE254 | Genetics |
| SLE307 | Behavioural Ecology |
| SLE350 | Marine Wildlife |
Course expenses
In addition to student contribution fees, students may be required to meet their own expenses in connection with food and accommodation while on fieldwork.Entry requirements - general
General admission requirements for entry into undergraduate courses for international students at Deakin are summarised in the undergraduate admission requirements table (194kb).Some courses may have additional entry requirements.
Students must also meet the undergraduate English language requirements.
Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit for prior learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit for prior learning.Your credit for prior learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
- If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au
