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Certificate in Animal Ecology

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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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

General Eligibility

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Required courses (4) 48 units:

Select a total of 48 units from:

  • Animal Ecology Field Course

  • Endangered Animals and their Conservation

  • Animal Form, Function and Evolution

  • Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales

  • Biodiversity and Ecology

  • Science Research Methods

  • Discovering Science

  • Cell Biology

  • Introductory Bioscience

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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