Bachelor of Animal Ecology
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
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay.
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 085714G
- UniSC program code
- SC320
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
ANM100 Coastal and Marine Ecology
ANM102 The Changing Planet
ANM103 Hydrology and Geomorphology
ANM104 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI102 Foundations of Sustainability
SCI110 Measuring Sustainability
SCI113 Animal Ecology Field Course
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
LFS100 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
LFS103 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 120 units
ANM201 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
ANM203 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENS213 Science Research Methods
ENS222 Discovering Science
ENS282 Cell Biology
ANM301 Introductory Bioscience
ANM302 Animal Ecophysiology
ENS316 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
ENS317 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS330 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
ENS333 Coastal and Marine Ecology
SRP301 Animal Behaviour
WPL310 Global-Change Ecology
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options, at least 4 of which (48 units) must be developing and graduate level (200/300 coded).
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement 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
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Some courses may also include a compulsory field trip, requiring payment of an additional fee, and may be held outside of the regular teaching week, ie on weekends or during semester break
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
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Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$8,016
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$28,000
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$84,000