Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation

Make a real impact

Conservationists observe, preserve and discover life. Whether swimming with colourful marine creatures or reforesting for native birds, they pursue their passions and connect with nature. Unfortunately, many species are vanishing-and more will disappear during our lifetime.

Our Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation gives you the knowledge and skills to safeguard ecosystems and protect animals in crisis. You will:

• build foundational knowledge of ecology, biology, evolutionary science, statistics, botany and zoology
• learn to identify plants, animals, and marine life in natural settings
• use new technology, like drones and satellites, to collect data and monitor habitats
• build valuable industry connections with organisations-from Arid Recovery and BioR in South Australia to Conservation International
• reflect on the social, political and economic constraints of your field
• access cutting-edge technology and facilities
• learn from nationally and internationally acclaimed researchers.

You might run breeding programs in sanctuaries, research the impact of microplastics in fish, or deep dive on underwater volcanoes. You could explore future life in a high-CO2 world. Perhaps you'll lead moonlit ecotours in the outback or make documentaries to educate the wider public.


Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You'll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

• Ranked in top 150 globally for Environmental Science*
• No. 1 in South Australia for careers in Environmental Science**
• Field work in marine and freshwater environments

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, Earth and Marine Sciences, 2022
**Good Universities Guide, 2021

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation, the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

• Core courses to the value of 48 units
• Elective courses to the value of 24 units.
• Level I courses not exceeding 30 units
• Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units
• Broadening experience