Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) in Melbourne Australia | Deakin University
Deakin University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
41,000
(c. USD28,728.54)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Earn your Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) through immersive, hands-on learning in natural environments. This program teaches essential skills like safely capturing and handling native wildlife, assessing ecosystem health, conducting population surveys, and creating conservation plans. You'll also have access to our renowned Global Experience Program for international learning opportunities.
As pioneers in environmental science education, Deakin offers Victoria's first specialized program of this kind. The curriculum emphasizes solving real conservation challenges worldwide while providing comprehensive training in wildlife ecology, biodiversity studies, fire ecology, and related fields. Build practical expertise through frequent fieldwork and annual intensive field camps in remote locations. The program enhances career readiness through professional placements and work-integrated learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with industry practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - 69 with Writing 21
TOEFL PBT - 550 with Writing 4.5
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25
If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - 69 with Writing 21
TOEFL PBT - 550 with Writing 4.5
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - 25
Tuition
AUD
41,000