Master of Conservation Biology
An intensive master's programme integrating ecology, biodiversity, and conservation policy with extensive field experience.
Best for:Best for students with a background in biological sciences seeking intensive, field-based training in conservation strategy.
Overview
The Master of Conservation Biology at The University of Queensland is an intensive programme designed to equip students with the scientific expertise needed to address complex conservation challenges. Students explore strategies for restoring and maintaining viable populations of plant and animal species within both natural and managed ecosystems. The curriculum covers environmental philosophy, national and international conservation policy, and systematic decision-making processes. A key feature of the programme is its intensive structure, allowing students to complete the equivalent of 1.5 academic years in just 12 months. Participants also engage in over a month of hands-on fieldwork at diverse locations, including research stations and national parks.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced-level coursework covering biodiversity and conservation theory.
- Participate in over one month of intensive fieldwork at various research stations and natural sites.
- Analyze national and international conservation policies and their real-world applications.
- Develop systematic decision-making skills for complex conservation problems.
- Study the restoration and maintenance of viable plant and animal populations.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or a Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology.
Degree offered: Master of Conservation Biology
Language: English proficiency (standard university requirements apply).
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in biological sciences or conservation biology.
- Academic background suitable for intensive, accelerated study.
- Ability to participate in extended field-based research activities.
- Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Alternatively, must hold a graduate certificate in conservation biology.
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Interested applicants should visit the official University of Queensland programme page to review specific entry requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the university's central admissions portal.
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