Broaden your understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their environments, and be part of the solution for protecting our natural world.
Ecology and conservation biology are vital for solving the environmental challenges our society is facing today.
You’ll be taught by internationally renowned conservation experts, and can choose to specialise in conservation biology, marine ecology or evolutionary ecology.
Gain real-world experience in solving ecological problems by conducting fieldwork in a range of rainforest, outback and marine environments.
You’ll be equipped to tackle global issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, diminishing natural resources and the environmental impacts of human activity.
Employment demand has risen strongly over the past 5 years, with roles available in government departments and agencies, private industry and environmental organisations.
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:
- Ecologist
- Wildlife ecologist
- Ecological assessment officer
- Environment adviser
- Environment and planning adviser
- Conservation officer
- Environment and sustainability consultant
- Ecology consultant
- Sustainability adviser
- Conservation researcher
Average annual salary range
Environmental Scientist
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Average annual salary range
Ecologist
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Next steps after graduation
You will find expanding career possibilities in diverse roles within the government, health, environmental and private sectors, and in research organisations globally.
You can apply your skills in a range of industries, including:
- research organisations
- government agencies
- industrial organisations
- universities
- marine preservation authorities
- environmental organisations including planning and site assessment
- operations research and logistics consultancies and corporations.
I am in love with the discovery of our natural world. My Bachelor of Science provided me with the tools necessary for both discovering and conserving our natural world.
My degree presented me with so many opportunities to go out into the field or the lab and do practical research. I learnt ecological surveying techniques at the Hidden Vale Research Station, managed my own research project, and presented at UQ’s Science Undergraduate Research Conference.
I am in love with the discovery of our natural world. My Bachelor of Science provided me with the tools necessary for both discovering and conserving our natural world.
My degree presented me with so many opportunities to go out into the field or the lab and do practical research. I learnt ecological surveying techniques at the Hidden Vale Research Station, managed my own research project, and presented at UQ’s Science Undergraduate Research Conference.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Conservation
- Climate Change and Environmental Management
- Ecology Field Studies
- Plant Diseases
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