Want to prepare for a career in global conservation and wildlife management? Choose this program to study native and exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, biodiversity and human-wildlife interactions.Students will build their scientific knowledge in animal biology, wildlife anatomy and physiology. They study reproductive biology, breeding and genetics, nutrition, and animal health. Working with leading wildlife scientists and biologists, they learn to manage wild animals. They gain the knowledge to develop management programs for both captive and free-roaming wildlife. Students develop their practical skills in wildlife trapping, species identification, and animal handling. They also gain hands-on experience through industry placements at zoos, sanctuaries, and wildlife parks. These placements allow them to build industry contacts and apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. For more information, visit Bachelor of Wildlife Science at UQ.
The University of Queensland
Most courses are based at Gatton with some courses available at St Lucia.
Students are exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of their learning. Immunisation against Q fever is mandatory, and students will be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Immunisation against tetanus is recommended.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
96.00
76.55
68.00
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
98.20
77.80
72.70
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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Higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Work and life experience
Recent secondary education
Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank
Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor
International students
All students
Number of students
7
<5*
<5*
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17
0
0
8
37
Percentage of all students
18.9%
<5*
<5*
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46.0%
0.0%
0.0%
21.6%
100%
* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
Conservation; land management; ecotourism; environmental consulting; vertebrate pest and game management; wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time