Overview

Through the Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science from Deakin University, you’ll explore the social and economic impact that human activity has on animals and their ecosystems, and investigate how animals respond and adapt to changes in the environment, including climate change.

The course has a strong focus on Australian fauna and its unique importance in the global environment.

Apply the latest research techniques to test hypotheses in real-world settings and develop evidence-based decision-making skills valued by industry.

Career

Employers value Deakin graduates’ range of practical experience and evidence-based decision-making skills. You’ll be well-placed to explore opportunities in areas including:

zoological research
environmental monitoring and management
wildlife biology
private environmental consulting
government quarantine.

Graduates typically take on roles such as:

research assistants
environmental managers
pest management officers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cells and Genes

Ecology and the Environment

Chemistry in Our World

Biology: Form and Function

Physics for the Life Sciences

Chemistry for the Professional Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Animal Science Zoology View 6 other Bachelors in Zoology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 075365F Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Prerequisite subjects: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

Personal statement: If you wish for your professional, work, life or community experience to be considered you are required to complete and submit a personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42400 AUD / year

≈ 42400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9929 AUD / year

≈ 9929 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Geelong

Funding

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