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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

55 55 55 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

6 months 6 months 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.
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$)

A$4,008 CSP
CSP

QTAC code

019709 014709 013709

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
UniSC program code
SC012
Program structure
Required courses (4) 48 units

Select a total of 48 units from:

ANM100 Think Health
ANM102 Introductory Bioscience
ANM103 Research Foundations
ANM104 Environment and Health
SCI102 Introduction to Behavioural Health
SCI110 Public Health Foundations
SCI113 Science Research Methods
LFS100 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LFS103 Concepts of Epidemiology

(Select either LFS100 or LFS103 not both)

Study sequences

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 requirements
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