Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology
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
Location
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 2024 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- UniSC program code
- SC012
Required courses (4) 48 units
Select a total of 48 units from:
ANM100 Environmental and Resource Economics
ANM102 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
ANM103 Soil Mechanics
ANM104 Engineering Hydrology
SCI102 Engineering Research Methodology
SCI110 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SCI113 Engineering Project 1
LFS100 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering
LFS103 Design of Roads and Drainage
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)
Program notes
- The Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology is a pathway into the Bachelor of Animal Ecology, subject to meeting all other admission requirements.
- Completing this program within the specified (part-time) duration is based on studying 12-unit points in one semester and 36 units in a second semester and following the recommended study sequence.
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified.
- It is each student’s responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations.
Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,008