Why study the Master of Conservation Biology
The Master of Conservation Biology is an ideal program if you wish to expand your career prospects into a wide range of government, conservation and resource management agencies. It covers the integrative disciplines of conservation, ecology and biodiversity and focuses on the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems. It will equip you with a comprehensive theoretical understanding of conservation biology, as well as the required practical training and skills obtained through trips to some of Australia's most unique field sites.
Admissions criteria
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology or an approved discipline.
UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.
Visa requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Conservation Biology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.
The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.
Program structure
Courses
The courses offered in the
Master of Conservation Biology are set out in the course
list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
Courses
Program
Rules
The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the
Master of Conservation Biology. These requirements include
the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program
Rules
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Further study options
Graduates of the Master of Conservation Biology have the opportunity to
progress into the following programs:
Programs and Courses
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to
Programs and Courses in my.UQ
for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.