Bachelor of Wildlife Science
Overview
Explore your love of wildlife as you gain expertise in animal biology, conservation and management.
In this program, you'll be taught by leading wildlife scientists and biologists, and develop the skills to create and evaluate wildlife management programs for captive and wild animals.
You'll study:
- native and exotic amphibians
- reptiles, birds and mammals
- biodiversity
- human-wildlife interactions.
Gain hands-on experience through an industry placement in zoos, sanctuaries, government agencies, welfare organisations or wildlife parks. You can also go on a short international experience to study wildlife management overseas.
Graduate with the knowledge to explore a wide range of employment opportunities in wildlife management and conservation, or go on to pursue a research career with an honours year, which could lead to postgraduate studies.
Program highlights
- Gain hands-on experience in some of the best specialist animal research facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Get involved in the conservation and management of wild and captive animals in Australia and overseas.
- Participate in industry placements in zoos, sanctuaries, government agencies, welfare organisations and wildlife parks.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Animal Behaviour, Handling and Wellbeing
- Biology of Australian Marsupials and Monotremes
- Elements of Ecology
- The Management and Husbandry of Zoo Animals
- Wildlife Management
- Human Wildlife Interactions
Dual programs
Double your skills and your opportunities with a dual degree. You can study the Bachelor of Wildlife Science as a part of these dual programs:
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Biologist
- Wildlife scientist
- Ecotourism guide
- Conservation officer
- Land manager
- Wildlife officer
- Ranger
- Environmental assessment officer
- Aquarist
Average annual salary range
Ecologist
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Average annual salary range
Zoologist
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Next steps after graduation
You'll find a diverse range of career opportunities in fields or organisations such as:
- ecotourism
- land management
- environmental management
- research
- vertebrae pest and game management
- government departments or agencies
- wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.
I’m passionate about trying to help people coexist with and respect our wildlife. I enjoyed the practical and applied ‘real world’ coursework and projects as well as learning from experienced experts – academics, veterinary and field workers – to prepare for opportunities in a range of wildlife industries.
I’m passionate about trying to help people coexist with and respect our wildlife. I enjoyed the practical and applied ‘real world’ coursework and projects as well as learning from experienced experts – academics, veterinary and field workers – to prepare for opportunities in a range of wildlife industries.
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C).
Prerequisites
- General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C).
Minimum entry score
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.
Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.
Entry score threshold
| ATAR / Rank | IB |
|---|---|
| 72 | 26.75 |
These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.
Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.
English language requirements
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 (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - 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.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Wildlife Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Entry score range
This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Wildlife Science for Semester 1, 2025
| Without adjustments | With adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest | 96 | 98.2 |
| Median | 76.55 | 77.8 |
| Lowest | 68 | 72.7 |
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Additional application information
Additional application information
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$5,601
2025
$5,601
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $50,560
2025
AUD $50,560
2025
Additional costs
- This program includes one or more compulsory field trip courses that may incur additional costs. Please check the course descriptions for more information.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
HECS-HELP
Domestic places in the Bachelor of Wildlife Science are Commonwealth supported. This means the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.
Instead of tuition fees, Commonwealth supported students pay what are called student contribution amounts.
HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their student contribution amounts.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
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How to apply
Applying online
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you can submit your application to UQ. Or, if you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Wildlife Science is 2388.
Find out more about applying for undergraduate study
If your senior schooling is from Australia
Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country), or
- the International Baccalaureate in Australia.
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Wildlife Science is 787209.
Applying through QTAC
All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
The QTAC code for the Bachelor of Wildlife Science is 787209.
Important dates
If you’re studying Year 12 in Australia, go to the QTAC website to check the closing date for this program.
If you’re applying to UQ, the closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Visa processing times vary. Apply as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
To check the closing date for this program, go to the QTAC website.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Admissions schemes
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We have several schemes in place to improve your chances of getting a place at UQ.
Pathway options
A rank or score doesn’t determine your potential.
If you're not offered a place in your first-choice program – or if you don't meet the entry requirements – you still have a number of options.
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