Overview

Learn about Indigenous relationships with country and how this knowledge and perspective can be incorporated into natural resource management with the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Ecology and Conservation) at University of Southern Queensland.
Learn the scientific and ecological theory underpinning land management and biodiversity conservation.
Explore types of ecological and biophysical data, sampling organisms and the environment and the design of ecological experiments.
Develop skills and hands-on industry experience with extensive ecological field work across a range of ecosystems as well as site visits, residential schools and laboratory sessions, and over 100 hours of industry placements.

Learn from our expert lecturers coordinating research projects in topics such as soil biodiversity enhancing plant defences to pests; land management effects on soil microbial diversity; and impacts of bushfires and cultural burning on native grasslands and invasive plant control.

Career outcomes

Graduates may find work as an environmental officer or scientist, landscape ecologist, conservation and biodiversity officer, conservation biologist, biosecurity officer, environmental consultant, researcher or educator.
Graduates may work for resources/mining industries, national parks, universities, defence organisations, CSIRO, State and Federal Government departments, and other organisations contributing to sustainable utilisation and management of our natural resources.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Climate Science

Water Science

Wildlife and Pest Management

Environment Studies

Sustainable Energy

Resources Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

24 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology Environmental Sciences View 16 other Bachelors in Ecology 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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80

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 108984B

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Subject pre-requisite: General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.
Recommended prior study: Mathematical Methods and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematical Methods Level for entry then they will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37080 AUD / year

≈ 37080 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

33040 AUD / year

≈ 33040 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported: AUD 9312
International/Online: AUD 37080

Living costs

Toowoomba

Australia

1200 - 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Disciplines

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