Wildlife Science

University of Queensland

About

Wildlife Science at UQ Gatton focuses on whole animal biology and the management of wild animals, including their ecology and conservation.

As a wildlife scientist you will study native and exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in their natural or man-made environments, their biodiversity, and the emerging issues associated with human-wildlife interactions.

Students will gain the ability to implement and evaluate wildlife management programs for captive and free-ranging wildlife.

In this degree you will develop a deep scientific knowledge of wildlife anatomy and physiology, captive breeding, reproduction, nutrition, health, husbandry, ecology, welfare and behaviour.

With excellent wildlife trapping, identification and animal handling skills, you will be able to make a major contribution to the wildlife, game and vertebrate pest management industries in Australia.

Structure

For more information on what you can study, please visit the Bachelor of Wildlife Science Study Planner. You can also broaden your skill set by concurrently enrolling in the UQ-GVEC Certificate IV in Captive Animals, Certificate III in Rural Operations or the Farm Ready program through the UQ Gatton Vocational Education Centre.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Wildlife Science.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Dual degree programs for the Bachelor of Wildlife Science

  • Bachelors of Agribusiness/Wildlife Science

Honours

Honours is available as an additional year of study.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Wildlife Science (Honours)

Entry requirements

To complete the Bachelor of Wildlife Science

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Wildlife Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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