OpenBachelor degreeEnvironmental Studies

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology)

ProviderDeakin University
Course code: VTAC1400514171UniversityStudy area: Environmental StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) gets you out of the classroom and into nature. Learn how to capture and handle native animals, measure the health of ecosystems, survey wildlife populations and develop conservation strategies. You will even have the opportunity to participate in our thriving Global Experience Program. Deakin is a leader in the environmental science education sector, with this specialised course being the first of its kind in Victoria.

This course focuses on developing real-world solutions to global wildlife and conservation issues. You will gain theoretical and practical experience in wildlife ecology, biodiversity, fire ecology, GIS and more. Develop practical skills through regular fieldwork and a yearly remote field studies camp. Plus, industry placements and work integrated learning opportunities will help prepare you for your future career.



Course information

Course record

Career Opportunities
Choose the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment. You will be ready to take up challenging roles such as wildlife manager, wildlife and conservation biologist, landscape ecologist, wildlife and conservation officer, zookeeper, fire ecologist, GIS specialist, international wildlife officer, pest manager, vegetation manager, environmental consultant, park ranger and research scientist. You could obtain these types of jobs in the private, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Majors
Applied data analytics (minor only), Conservation management (Mapping, Bushfire, Conservation, Land, Policy, Vegetation, Natural resource management, Plant ecology), Environmental science (Biology, Botany, Ecology, Ecosystem), Global engagement (minor only), Indigenous studies (Online, minor only), Wildlife (Park and wilderness management, Fieldwork).

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

25.6-28.4

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, 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 countriesViet Nam · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · Foundation background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsArchitecture · General English
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor degree · Nursing and Midwifery · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 71.1%71.10 · mid band · approx. top 25-30%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
X067A - English for Academic Purposes Stream - DueliGeneral English · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
3
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of ArchitectureMaster degree · Architecture · In Australia
ib guessIB 7.56/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Melbourne Burwood CampusVIC