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Bachelor of Applied Science (Wildlife Science)
- Duration: 3 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
- Location: Gatton campus, Lockyer Valley
- Delivery mode: This program is available both internally and externally
- Prerequisites: 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 Wildlife Science?
Wildlife Science focuses on the biology and management, including the ecology and conservation of wild animals. Wildlife Scientists study native and exotic birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians in natural or created environments, their biodiversity and human-wildlife interactions.
Careers in Wildlife Science
Wildlife sanctuaries (zoos), rangers, environmental officers, vertebrate pest and game management, Government agencies, ecotourism, marine resource organisations, conservation organisations such as Landcare, and as consultant wildlife ecologists.
Program outline
This program will provide you with the ability to implement and evaluate wildlife management programs for both captive and free ranging wildlife. You will develop a strong scientific knowledge of wildlife anatomy and physiology, breeding, reproduction, nutrition, health, husbandry, ecology, welfare and behaviour. With your excellent wildlife trapping, identification and handling skills, you can make a major contribution to the wildlife, game and vertebrate pest management industries in Australia.
Program highlights
Students have the opportunity to undertake a two week Short International Experience based in Kruger National Park in South Africa which is part of an elective course which examines wildlife and natural resource management in Australia and Southern Africa.
There are also a number of courses that give students first-hand experience of trapping and handling wildlife, and developing and evaluating management programs for that wildlife. Furthermore there is the opportunity to gain experience in native and exotic vertebrate pest management. Currently approximately one third of the students in this program find employment in zoos; another third go on to do postgraduate studies; and the remainder find employment in a range of
careers.
Dual program opportunities
Dual program enable you to study two complete program 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 degree, then enrol in a Graduate Diploma of Education (1 year full-time).
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership of:
- The Australasian Wildlife Management Society
- Ecological Society of Australia
- Australian Mammal Society
- The Australian Society of Herpetologists
- The Wildlife Society
- 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 Environment Institute of Australia, and
- The Royal Australian Institute of Parks and Recreation.
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