
Bachelor of Wildlife Science (Honours)
Overview
Further your passion for native fauna by extending your wildlife science expertise with an honours year.
The Bachelor of Wildlife Science (Honours) is an additional year of study following on from the Bachelor of Wildlife Science.
Undertake an independent research project within the wildlife science field under the supervision of a wildlife-focused academic staff member.
You'll acquire skills in research methodologies, research communication and entrepreneurship which will enable you to continue into a research higher degree or move into a diverse range of employment.
The honours year builds on the knowledge gained through the wildlife science undergraduate program, including study of:
- native and exotic amphibians
- reptiles, birds and mammals
- biodiversity
- human-wildlife interactions.
With this extended program, you'll develop further expertise in wildlife management programs for captive and free-ranging wildlife and be able to make a major contribution to the wildlife, game and vertebrate pest management industries in Australia and overseas.
Program highlights
- Build on your Bachelor of Wildlife Science with an independent research project within the wildlife science field.
- Be supported by a wildlife-focused academic staff member at some of the best specialist animal research facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Acquire skills in research methodologies, research communication and entrepreneurship.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
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:
- Honours Year Research Project
- Advanced Research Methodologies
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
- vertebrate pest and game management
- government departments or agencies
- wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.
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7 April
International Baccalaureate Research Skills Program

30 June
Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11
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Prerequisites
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
Prerequisites
- a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and
- have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
- satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
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 (Honours) 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.
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.
$4,628
2025
$4,628
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
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 (Honours) 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:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Bachelor of Wildlife Science (Honours) is 2419.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Bachelor of Wildlife Science (Honours) is 2419.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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