Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in the same discipline (botany, ecology, evolution, zoology); or Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology. UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Master the scientific methods used to analyse, quantify and make decisions about conservation.
The Master of Conservation Science program will show you how to use science to support conservation strategies and policies. It integrates conservation, ecology and biodiversity – with a focus on the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems – so you can better confront complex conservation problems.
This program is taught by world-class experts, in an intensive mode that allows you to complete the equivalent of two academic years in just 18 months.
You'll deepen your understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and conservation, environmental philosophy, national and international conservation policy, and systematic conservation decision-making processes. And, in addition to advanced-level coursework, you'll complete more than a month of field work at unique sites, including subtropical rainforests, national parks, outback Australia, UQ’s Heron Island and Moreton Bay research stations, and the Solomon Islands.
Choose between the research and coursework pathways. Once you complete 12 courses, you can apply for admission to complete a major four-month research project, or opt to complete four additional courses to finish your degree.
CRICOS CODE: 082609K
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MConsSc Core Courses
Complete 24 units comprising:
10 units for all MConsSc Semester Two Core Courses, and
4 units for all MConsSc Summer Semester Core Courses, and
10 units for all MConsSc Semester One Core Courses
MConsSc Semester Two Core Courses
Complete 10 units for ALL of the following:
Conservation & Wildlife Biology
Sampling Design & Analysis in Conservation Science
Available internally for domestic students only.
Conservation in Context
Conservation Policy
Strategies for Business Sustainability and Innovation
Environmental Philosophy
MConsSc Summer Semester Core Courses
Complete 4 units for ALL of the following:
Marine Conservation
Geographical Information Systems
MConsSc Semester One Core Courses
Complete 10 units for ALL of the following:
Conservation Decision-Making
Space Invaders: Invasive Species, Field skills & GIS Mapping
Rainforest Conservation
Conservation Concerns: An industry perspective
Conservation & Agriculture
MConsSc Research Project Courses
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Major Research Project & Seminars
MConsSc Program Elective Courses
Complete exactly 8 units from the following:
Landscape Ecology
Foundations in Environmental Studies
Applied Research Methods
Approved research methodologies course. Other research methodologies courses may be chosen if approved in advance by the Associate Dean (Academic).
International Regulatory Frameworks for Climate Change & Environmental Management
Coastal Processes & Management
Catchment Processes & Management
Environmental Impact Assessment
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Problem Solving
Carbon & Energy Management
People, Fire & Environment
Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences (EOS)
Spatial Analysis & Modelling
Geospatial Processing & Web Mapping
Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies
The Global Metropolis
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Endangered species ecologist
Biodiversity educator
National parks and wildlife officer
Natural resources manager
Policy developer
Agribusiness consultant
Zoologist
Bush regeneration consultant
Ecotourism manager
Environment and sustainability consultant
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
