Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology

Domestic students:

Recent secondary education (Year 12)

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Selection rank adjustments

VCE: A study score of 20 in Geography, Health And Human Development, Computing: Informatics, Computing: Software Development, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

Additional selection information

• Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course.

• Applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.

• You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice if you:

  • are not currently studying an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
  • have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or
  • do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program. Refer to the La Trobe University STAT page page for further information.

• Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.

• Subject Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

• A study score of 20 in Geography, Health And Human Development, Computing: Informatics, Computing: Software Development, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Physical Education or any Science equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

International students:

Recent secondary education (Year 12)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

English language requirements

6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

You'll graduate ready for employment in diverse roles across environmental sciences. Possible roles include:

• Conservation scientist

  • Use your knowledge to protect wildlife and improve land usage for governments, farmers and other stakeholders.

• Park ranger

  • Monitor people's use of parkland and oversee wildlife management, fire management and pest control.

• Environmental consultant

  • Advise people and companies on environment-related matters and help to reduce the environmental impact of commercial activities.

• Wildlife research biologist

  • Observe and study flora and fauna. Collect data, run experiments and write reports that better inform our understanding of plants and animals.

• Wildlife officer

  • Help people and organisations understand and comply with legislation related to the environment.