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Bachelor of Animal Ecology

Bachelor of Animal Ecology

Care about how animals are impacted by the environment and humans, and what we can do to protect their future? Develop analytical and research skills to better understand conservation and management. In this program you will: Gain hands-on experience from your first year with fieldwork to North Stradbroke Island and…

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Applied And Pure Sciences, Biology, Zoology
University of the Sunshine Coast

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Care about how animals are impacted by the environment and humans, and what we can do to protect their future? Develop analytical and research skills to better understand conservation and management.

In this program you will:

Gain hands-on experience from your first year with fieldwork to North Stradbroke Island and your local region

Build your knowledge of animal conservation, biodiversity and animal behaviour

Work with leading researchers on field trips and in the laboratory, becoming work-ready

Undertake a guided research project in Animal Ecology, working as an intern animal ecologist as part of your studies, or take advantage of opportunities to travel abroad

Career opportunities

Collectors and curators in museums

Environmental educators

Practitioners in environmental monitoring and management

Rangers and managers in wildlife management and conservation organisations

Research assistants and managers in Government and non-governmental agencies

Specialist ecotourism guides

Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

Australian Mammal Society

Australian Marine Science Association

Australian Physiological Society

Australian Wildlife Management Society

Ecological Society of Australia

Environmental Institute of Australia

Society for Conservation Biology

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of the Sunshine Coast

Welcome to the University of the Sunshine Coast, UniSC for short. We’re a young, fresh university driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture are just as important as a world-class education, given by world-class educators. We may not be the biggest university, but we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, and producing award-winning alumni. Our first campus on the Sunshine Coast opened its doors in 1996. Today, we span five campuses across Southeast Queensland. Being a young university means you’re never going to be limited by stale traditions or phrases like “That’s the way we’ve always done it”. We prefer innovative thinking that moves everyone forward. Our students have ranked UniSC as one of the best universities in Australia for teaching quality for 17 consecutive years.*UniSC has 26 speciality areas including environmental sciences, nursing, medical and mental health sciences, biological sciences, engineering, technology, psychology, agriculture, human studies and communication.Together with our people, community and partners, we’re building a safe, sustainable, supportive, and fun learning environment, where lifelong friends are made, and opportunities are earned.*Good Universities Guide (GUG) 2023

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University of the Sunshine Coast

Welcome to the University of the Sunshine Coast, UniSC for short. We're a young, fresh university driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture are just as important as a world-class education, given by world-class educators. 

We may not be the biggest university, but we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, and producing award-winning alumni. 

Our first campus on the Sunshine Coast opened its doors in 1996. Today, we span five campuses across Southeast Queensland. Being a young university means you’re never going to be limited by stale traditions or phrases like “That’s the way we’ve always done it”. We prefer innovative thinking that moves everyone forward. 

Our students have ranked UniSC as one of the best universities in Australia for teaching quality for 17 consecutive years.*

UniSC has 26 speciality areas including environmental sciences, nursing, medical and mental health sciences, biological sciences, engineering, technology, psychology, agriculture, human studies and communication.

Together with our people, community and partners, we’re building a safe, sustainable, supportive, and fun learning environment, where lifelong friends are made, and opportunities are earned.

*Good Universities Guide (GUG) 2023

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