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Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks and Wildlife Management)
- Duration: 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
- Location: Gatton campus, Lockyer Valley
- Delivery mode: This program is generally available both internally and externally
- Entry requirements: Standard Qld Year 12 plus English
- QTAC code: 780 169
- 2007 entry score: OP 17, Rank 63
- Honours: Available as an extra year of study
What is Parks and Wildlife Management?
People working in Parks and Wildlife Management, depending one their area of specialisation, may be involved in the management of national parks, marine parks, conservation areas, nature reserves, recreation areas or other protected areas and natural resources. In their day-to-day work they may assist with educating visitors, patrolling parks and waterways for law enforcement, undertaking surveys and monitoring on the condition of natural and culturally significant features, ensure the protection of endangered animals and plants, assist in research projects and wildlife management projects, supervise and coordinate fire management, weed eradication and pest-control programs, and undertake park maintenance activities including campgrounds and walking tracks.
This program targets students interested in natural resource management. Courses provide a balance between the conservation strategies for our natural environments (including marine) and wildlife management. Graduates have the skills and perspectives necessary to address complex conservation issues within the context of socio-economicpolitical expectations.
Careers in Parks and Wildlife Management
Park ranger, environmental officer, landcare coordinator, biodiversity officer, nature guide, technical officer, consultant.
The Bachelor of Applied Science will provide you with a broad background in basic sciences. The degree offers a flexible three year program with a diverse range of specialisations, depending on your career aspirations making it possible to enter into a wide range of industries (see explanation of specialisations below).
Parks and Wildlife Management extended major
This extended major is designed for students seeking careers in the conservation industry and addresses the community demand for protected area and wildlife management professionals. The program emphasises natural sciences and problem solving, developing your understanding of contemporary management approaches to the conservation of natural and cultural resources.
This major covers landscape and marine conservation strategies, and wildlife management. It will provide you with the skills and perspectives necessary to address complex conservation issues within the context of socio-economic and political expectations. Your study will be further complemented by the development of your practical field skills.
Program highlights
Opportunities to visit and undertake field work in National Parks and other protected areas, development of practical skills
Dual program opportunities
Dual programs enable you to study two complete programs at the same time, significantly reducing the time it would take to complete two programs one after the other.
Dual programs available for the Bachelor of Applied Science include:
- Bachelor of Agribusiness/Applied Science – Gatton.
Students wishing to enter teaching should complete their Bachelor’s program, then enrol in a Graduate Diploma of Education (1 year full-time).
Professional memberships
Depending on the major completed, graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science may be eligible for membership of:
- The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- The Australian Society of Animal Production
- Australian Association of Breeding and Genetics
- The Australian Rangeland Society
- The Australian Society for Horticultural Science
- The Australian Institute of Horticulture
- The Environment Institute of Australia, and
- The Royal Australian Institute of Parks and Recreation.
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