Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

Course summary for international students

Key to campuses

B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
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 2014	$29,980* 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
Deakin course code	S393
VTAC Codes	1400514173 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place
Faculty contacts	Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry

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.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

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 2014, 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 2014 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)
Completion of STP010 Introduction to Work Placements (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

SLE114

Introduction to Parks and Wildlife Conservation

SLE132

Biology: Form and Function

STP010

Introduction to Work Placements *

plus one elective unit

* SLE010 and STP010 are compulsory 0-credit point units

Level 2

Trimester 1

SLE201

Society and Environment

SLE220

Wildlife Ecology

SLE204

Animal Diversity

plus one elective unit

Trimester 2

SLE226

Environmental Team Based Research

plus three elective units

Level 3

Trimester 1

SLE301

Professional Practice

SLE310

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

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

History of Life

Landscape Evolution

Plant Biology

Vertebrate Structure and Function

Biogeography

Genetics

Behavioural Ecology

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

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Tracking your application
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