OpenGraduate diplomaNatural and Physical Sciences

Graduate Diploma of Conservation Biology

ProviderMacquarie University
Course code: SIA-212363UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Conservation biology is a multidisciplinary and mission oriented science thats concerned with our planets biodiversity. It seeks to evaluate human impacts on biological diversity; and develop practical approaches to protect and restore plant and animal species, habitats and ecosystems. Conservation biologists integrate conservation policy with theories from the fields of ecology, demography, taxonomy and genetics. The Graduate Diploma of Conservation Biology focuses on the theory, practice and ethics of biodiversity conservation and wildlife biology, from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems. An emphasis is placed on the unique biodiversity of Australia and its connections with the rest of...

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CRICOS

00002J

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent including two units in Biology
  • AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent including two units in Biology AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent and approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesIndia · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · High school background
Target levelMaster degree · Bachelor degree
Offer fieldsCA Studies · IT
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Professional AccountingMaster degree · CA Studies · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 79.13%mid band · approx. top 20-25%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of Data ScienceMaster degree · IT · In Australia
gpa 7 guessGPA 5.5/7.05.50 · mid band · approx. top 20-25%
3
IndiaHigh school background
Bachelor of PsychologyBachelor degree · Psychology · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 88.75%strong band · approx. top 10-15%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park