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The survival of all life on earth depends on properly functioning ecosystems. Without biodiversity, ecosystems break down. When this happens, our water systems, the air we breathe and the environments in which we grow food are all impacted. Conserving the environment has become a global priority, and those with specialist skills in not only reducing our footprint but also identifying strategies for preserving our rich diversity are in demand.
The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, genetics, evolution and ecology with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills.
CRICOS CODE: 067848J
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Course structure
Essential units
Genes to Organisms
Organisms to Ecosystems
Biology in Practice
The Living Environment
Statistical Concepts for Science
Scientific Computing
Genetics
Ecology
Evolution
Biological Data Analysis
Introduction to Geographic Information Science
Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics
Elective units
10 credit points from
Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 1
Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 2
20 credit points from
Life Processes
Diversity of Life
Marine Environmental Issues
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Australian Environmental Futures
40 credit points from
Invertebrate Biology
Animal Behaviour
Plant Biology
Evolutionary Ecology
Aquatic Ecosystems
Vertebrate Evolution
Environmental Analysis Using Remote Sensing and GIS
Environmental Management
Capstone unit
Biodiversity and Conservation
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40cp of elective units. You can use your flexible zone to enrol in any Undergraduate unit for which you meet the requisites. You may also use your flexible zone to complete a minor.
Bio-prospector (eg for new pharmaceuticals)
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Conservation policymaker
Environmental assessor
Environmental consultant
Land manager
Natural resource manager
Research scientist
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Conservation agencies
Departments of agriculture
Departments of land and water conservation
Environment Australia
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
National parks and wildlife services
Scientific research organisations
State forests
Sydney Bush Regeneration Co
The Australian Museum
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
