| Course title | Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
| Study level | Undergraduate coursework |
| Credit points | 144 |
| CRICOS code | 116444H |
Study in Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) is offered by the School of Life and Environmental Sciences in partnership with Taronga Conservation Society Australia. Units of study in this major are mostly available at standard and advanced level.
The Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) is offered by the Faculty of Science in partnership with Taronga Conservation Society Australia. This degree will develop a student's expertise in wildlife conservation and the underlying scientific concepts. This degree is for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and looking to make a difference for the wildlife on our planet by learning to address significant global conservation challenges.
The course will create the next generation of wildlife conservationists to make a difference for the wildlife on our planet. As you progress through this degree you will develop your expertise in wildlife conservation, and the underlying scientific concepts. You will be taught by dedicated researchers and practitioners from two of Australia’s premier institutions – the University of Sydney and Taronga Conservation Society Australia – and learn to address global conservation challenges.
This degree comprises a Wildlife conservation major that combines ecology and conservation management with additional prescribed units of study. Students will learn about evolutionary and ecological processes and how these influence the population dynamics of animals, plants, and other organisms. This knowledge forms the basis for the effective management and conservation of biodiversity, ecosystems, and habitats. Capstone units will explicitly address concepts of wildlife management, health and welfare, and the intersection between applied wildlife biology and human dimensions of wildlife management.
To ensure success, make sure you are aware of the required level of mathematics (assumed knowledge) for this curriculum component. Visit the mathematics learning support webpage, to understand your pathway to success, including the sequence of units you should complete and the support services available.
The Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) requirements are detailed in the course resolutions and the unit of study table.
Subject areas available in this course are listed under Subject areas (Table A).
Honours is available as an appended honours degree after completion of the Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga). Admission requirements and unit of study information can be found on the Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) Honours page. Read how to apply for honours as a current student.
| Website | School of Life and Environmental Sciences |
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| soles.education@sydney.edu.au | |
| Degree coordinator | Catherine Herbert |
