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Murdoch University

With this course students will learn from our industry recognized staff, gaining an understanding of fundamental issues associated with conservation wildlife management including habitat protection, indigenous knowledge and community participation and the role of veterinarians in wildlife conservation efforts. Students will also gain knowledge and skills relevant to nutrition and husbandry associated with management of wild fauna in captivity.
Basic knowledge of biology and zoology.
Gaining of knowledge related to advanced biodiversity conservation and exploring issues associated with the interrelationships between human, animal and ecosystem health.
To be eligible to this course, The student must have recognized Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) or higher, or equivalent training.
Students will gain professional recognition from the Australian Veterinary Association .
After pursuing this degree, Students can undertake a conservation project and placement and will be able to pursue substantial investigation in a relevant area of conservation medicine, either in Australia or overseas. This course will expand your career prospects in endangered species recovery projects, as zoo veterinarians or in wildlife conservation through work in private practice. Students can also use this course as an academic pathway to the Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine, gaining advanced standing for up to one semester, full time study.
$19,000 (annual tuition fee for 2013 in AUD 12pts)
1 semester full-time study