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Diploma in Animal Ecology
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Sciences
Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation. On success […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9312 (1st year contribution)
UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast - Moreton Bay
Start Date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Students will study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, students may receive up to 96 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.

In this program students will learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment. They’ll study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales. They’ll develop their skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator. For more information, visit Diploma in Animal Ecology at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.

UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast

Other requirements

The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Recommended study
English and one or more of the Sciences preferably Biology
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

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ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

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<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Ecotourism, entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator.

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