BSc (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) with Honours in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University

Advance your achievements from the Bachelor of Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) by pursuing Honours to develop crucial career skills or embark on a path toward research, academia, and other professional opportunities.

Under the guidance of La Trobe's distinguished researchers, you'll undertake an independent research project, expanding upon the expertise and successes from your undergraduate studies while engaging with innovative methodologies and scientific breakthroughs. The Honours program in Wildlife and Conservation Biology allows you to focus on specialized areas including:

animal physiology and health
agriculture
biochemistry and cell biology
chemistry
environment and genetics
human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
microbiology
Research initiatives are based at La Trobe's Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga campuses as well as partner institutions like the Baker Institute and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute.

Earning your Honours degree will showcase your specialized knowledge and professional ethics, reflecting the standards of scientific practice. You'll acquire advanced capabilities in planning and executing scientific studies, evaluating data, and communicating results to expert audiences. Additionally, you'll gain a competitive advantage in the job market, qualify for advanced coursework or Masters-level research, or—for exceptional students—direct admission into a PhD program.