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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology

  • Certificate

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this program, you'll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
SC012, 110842J
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$4,008 total
ATAR
55

About this course

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this program, you'll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology provides a direct pathway (subject to meeting all other entry criteria) to the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interaction, and the impacts of a changing environment
  • Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales

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
Fraser Coast 55
Moreton Bay 55
Sunshine Coast 55
Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Recommended prior study
English; one or more of the Sciences (Biology)

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Fraser Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Collector and curator in museums
  • Environmental educator
  • Manager in Government and non-governmental agencies
  • Manager in wildlife management and conservation organisations
  • Practitioner in environmental monitoring and management
  • Private environmental consulting
  • Ranger
  • Research assistant
  • Researcher
  • Specialist ecotourism guide
  • With further study - Animal ecology specialist

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