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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Diploma in Animal Ecology

  • Diploma

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
SC107, 107195F
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$8,016 total
ATAR
55

About this course

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 96 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment
  • Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales
  • Develop your skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator

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 55.00
Moreton Bay 55.00
Fraser Coast 55.00
Additional entry information

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
Recommended prior study
English and one or more of the Sciences (e.g Biology)

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Fraser Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Conservation organisations
  • Ecotourism
  • Environmental education
  • Government roles
  • Non-government organisations
  • Wildlife management

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