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Bachelor of Animal Ecology

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

Care about how animals are impacted by the environment and humans, and what we can do to protect their future? Develop analytical and research skills to better understand conservation and management.

In this program you will:

  • Gain hands-on experience from your first year with fieldwork to North Stradbroke Island and your local region

  • Build your knowledge of animal conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour

  • Work with leading researchers on field trips and in the laboratory, becoming work-ready

  • Undertake a guided research project in Animal Ecology, working as an intern animal ecologist as part of your studies, or take advantage of opportunities to travel abroad

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

Introductory courses (8) 96 units:

  • 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

  • Select 1 course (12 units) from:

    • Cell Biology

    • Introductory Bioscience

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units:

  • Animal Ecophysiology

  • Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data

  • Invertebrate Biology and Ecology

  • Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology

  • Coastal and Marine Ecology

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Global-Change Ecology

  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

  • Coastal Conservation Planning

  • Select 1 course (12 units) from:

    • K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies

    • Special Field Studies Topic

    • Special Research Project

    • Workplace Learning I

Elective courses (6) 72 units:

  • Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options, at least 4 of which (48 units) must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded).


Language Requirement

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

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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