OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) gets you out of the classroom and into nature. You will learn how to capture and handle native animals, measure the health of ecosystems, survey wildlife populations and develop conservation strategies and 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 to be offered 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 and more. Develop practical skills through regular fieldwork and a yearly remote field studies camp. You will gain valuable industry experience that prepares you for your future career by completing work placements and work-integrated learning programs.
Do you want to create a better world for future generations?
If you’re passionate about the environment and wildlife, this course allows you to focus on real-world problem-solving and applied solutions to wildlife and conservation issues. Throughout your studies, you'll acquire knowledge, skills and practical expertise in a range of areas, such as:
- biodiversity
- wildlife and landscape ecologY
- landscape and vegetation management
- fire ecology
- conservation (such as planning and managing park/reserve networks, saving threatened species, and reducing threats)
- wildlife biology and behaviour
- wildlife monitoring and research.
Study alongside students and academics who share your love for wildlife and conservation, and work together on projects that reflect the real challenges facing the environment today. You will be part of a cohort that focuses on fieldwork and hands-on experience - from regular wildlife field trips and annual remote field studies camps, through to professional work placements within environmental agencies and opportunities to join overseas study experiences. Become even more globally prepared by participating in one of our many overseas conservation programs and even completing a minor in Global Engagement.
Professional work placements are an important feature of this course and you’re encouraged to volunteer in local, regional and international environmental programs, which you may even get credit for. This strong focus on professional skills development will prepare you for an exciting career in a diverse range of industries. An additional six to 12 months of paid, relevant industry experience may be available through the work-integrated learning program.
To complete the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), students must attain 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- eighteen (18) core units (18 credit points)
- one of:
- one minor (4 credit points) and two electives
- or six (6) credit points of elective units
- completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- completion of STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point compulsory unit)
- no more than 10 credit points at level 1
- at least 14 credit points over levels 2 and 3
- minimum of six (6) credit points at level 3 or above.
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, or in environmental science more generally, and ready to take up challenging roles such as:
- wildlife officer
- conservation officer
- wildlife manager
- park ranger
- project officer
- environmental consultant
- research scientist
- wildlife biologist
- conservation biologist
- landscape ecologist.
Opportunities exist to work with wildlife, including their habitats and threats, and the policies and strategies that guide management. You could obtain these types of jobs in the private, government and not-for-profit sectors.
EIANZ membership is open to environmental practitioners at all stages of their career – from those still completing their studies to established experts. The EIANZ (Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand) is a leading professional body in Australia and New Zealand supporting environmental practitioners and promoting independent and interdisciplinary discussion on environmental issues. For full membership details, visit https://www.eianz.org/membership-information/about-membership
