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University of Western Australia

In this course students will integrate knowledge of biological sciences, natural resource management, social sciences and economics in order to develop strategies for the maintenance and restoration of species, their habitats and ecosystems. The Faculty is well equipped for teaching and research in conservation biology and University of Western Australia teaching is supported by the world class research of the Kings Park and Botanic Gardens Biodiversity Conservation Centre, the WA Biogeochemistry Centre, the Ecosystem Restoration Laboratory, the Centre for Evolutionary Biology, The Oceans Institute and the Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management.
Major knowledge of biology.
Major studies focuses on gaining of in depth knowledge related to biological sciences, natural resource management, social sciences and economics in order to develop strategies for the maintenance and restoration of species, their habitats and ecosystems.
Students with a Conservation Biology major can pursue further studies at honors level and/or at masters level. A master's can be studied either by Coursework (e.g. Conservation Biology, Plant Conservation Biology, Zoology, or Environmental Science) or by Research (Thesis and Coursework in, for example, Conservation Biology or Ecology and Evolution).
Conservation Biology graduates are employed by government departments (for example, Environment and Conservation), botanic gardens (Kings Park), zoos, and research agencies (CSIRO).In addition, the mining sector, private environmental companies (such as Environment Australia), regional natural resource management groups, and shire councils provide a range of employment opportunities. After pursuing this degree the students can also work as Biologist, Botanist, Conservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Manager, Environmental Scientist, Zoologist.
$30980, per year.
3 years (BSc), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))