Course overview
Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this program, you’ll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology provides a direct pathway (subject to meeting all other entry criteria) to the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.
In this program you will:
- Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interaction, and the impacts of a changing environment
- Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales
For more information, visit Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Collector and curator in museums, Environmental educator, Manager in Government and non-governmental agencies, Manager in wildlife management and conservation organisations, Practitioner in environmental monitoring and management, Private environmental consulting, Ranger, Research assistant, Researcher, Specialist ecotourism guide, With further study - Animal ecology specialist.
Entry requirements
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Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Sunshine CoastQLDJuly 2026
- Sunshine CoastQLDMarch 2026
- Sunshine CoastQLD

