About :- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGY)
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required to understand the significance of conservation of biodiversity.
Students develop the ability to analyse the complex interplay between humans and the natural world, and to apply the tools of modern biology to devising approaches that tackle important conservation issues. The course covers ecology, genetics, wildlife management, animal and plant biology, evolution and the theory and practice of conservation biology. Students benefit from a learning environment inspired by world class research academics with strong industry and government links.
Important course notes
Work Experience optionStudents have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the Conservation and Wildlife Biology discipline.
Attendance requirements
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study, or approximately 450 hours. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12 weeks.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence.
