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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Animal Ecology

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
SC320, 085714G
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$28,000 per year / $8,016 total
International Fees
$84,000 total
ATAR
50

About this course

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

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00
Recommended prior study
English; Maths B or C; and one or more of the sciences

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
87.3%
Overall satisfaction
92.3%
Skill scale
77.9%
Teaching scale
48.7%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary