Bachelor of Wildlife Science - Agriculture and Environment

The University of Queensland

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Bachelors Degrees

Qualification

3 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$33320

Fee

Description
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Wildlife Science at UQ Gatton focuses on whole animal biology and the management of wild animals, including their ecology and conservation. As a wildlife scientist you will study native and exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals in their natural or man-made environments, their biodiversity, and the emerging issues associated with human-wildlife interactions. Students will gain the ability to implement and evaluate wildlife management programs for captive and free-ranging wildlife. In this degree you will develop a deep scientific knowledge of wildlife anatomy and physiology, captive breeding, reproduction, nutrition, health, husbandry, ecology, welfare and behaviour. With excellent wildlife trapping, identification and animal handling skills, you will be able to make a major contribution to the wildlife, game and vertebrate pest management industries in Australia. Program structure The courses offered in the Bachelor of Wildlife Science are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. Further study options Graduates of the Bachelor of Wildlife Science have the opportunity to progress into the following programs: Bachelor of Wildlife Science (Honours) Eligibility for honours is based on your GPA.

For international students

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are recommended subjects. English Proficiency IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

3 Years - Full time

Fee

A$50,560.00 (US$ 33,320) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Gatton Campus, Gatton Campus, Gatton, Queensland, 4343, GATTON, Australia

Science International Scholarships

Value of scholarship

A$3,000.00 (US$ 1,992) total value

How to applay

Students can apply online.

Requierments

You’re eligible if you're: an international student studying full-time commencing your first semester at UQ commencing a UQ Faculty of Science program (minimum one year duration). See the terms and conditions below for a full list of eligible programs. And you: have met the conditions of your offer by the scholarship’s closing date (you don’t need to accept your full offer by the scholarship application deadline) demonstrate strong academic performance in your previous studies.

Who can applay

All international

Destination Australia Scholarship (International Students)

Value of scholarship

A$15,000.00 (US$ 9,962) a year

How to applay

Complete the online application form. You will need to submit: a personal statement (limit 300 words).

Requierments

You’re eligible if you: are an international student hold a student visa for the scholarship's duration are a commencing student are UQ alumni commencing a different program (for example, Master’s after completing a Bachelor’s degree) have a full offer to study an eligible program delivered entirely at the UQ Gatton campus in 2022 (you don’t need to accept your full offer by the scholarship application deadline). And you: will study full-time via Internal study mode at UQ’s Gatton campus for the scholarship’s duration reside in a regional area of Australia for the scholarship’s duration as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure 2016 (Australian Bureau of Statistics) And you're starting any of the below programs in 2022: Bachelor of Agricultural Science Bachelor of Equine Science Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Bachelor of Veterinary Technology Bachelor of Wildlife Science Master of Agribusiness (#24) Master of Agribusiness (#32) Master of Agricultural Science (#24) Master of Agricultural Science (#32) Master of Animal Science (#24) Master of Animal Science (#32) Dual degrees with the Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Science (Plant Protection Major) are not eligible because they are not delivered full-time at UQ Gatton.

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The University of Queensland (UQ) is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019) which underlines its international standing as well as the high quality of its staff, researchers and alumni. Encompassing a significant range of internationally rated specialised research fields, the university offers researchers and students the opportunity for cross disciplinary collaboration.
UQ focuses on producing graduates who become leaders and positively impact society. With a UQ degree, students are highly sought-after international graduates and can be confident of paving the way to their future success.
Outside of the classroom, students can access UQ’s career resources, workshops and networking events to gain the competitive edge. UQ’s Student Employability Centre supports students to maximise their time at university and gain experiences that will enhance their employability. The award winning UQ Careers Team helps students plan their career and develop skills, offering workshops on how to find work, write a resume, excel in interviews, and more.
The Good Universities Guide 2019 rated UQ at the highest possible level for staff qualifications, student demand and teaching quality. UQ is also the recipient of the most national teaching awards, more than any other university in Australia.
UQ is one of the biggest institutions in Australia, with nearly 7,000 staff and over 52,000 students. UQ has approximately 18,000 international students from 135 different countries, making it a truly international university.
Support services at the institution include UQ Mates, which is a platform that brings like-minded students with similar interests together via a free social network. Student advisors are provided for international students, meaning that there is always someone to speak to.

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