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Field of Study

Wildlife Biology

Master of Animal Science

As a Wildlife Biology graduate you'll play an essential role in the management, conservation and utilisation of wildlife given the increasing demands of an increasing human population with the associated increased competition for land.

You'll develop research, multi-disciplinary and leadership skills to enable you to integrate and apply knowledge to manage wildlife and its associated issues, such as human-wildlife conflict.

Highlights

1 in Australia for agriculture and forestry

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Wildlife ecologist
  • Wildlife scientist
  • Customs officer
  • National parks and wildlife officer
  • Zookeeper

Graduate salary

Agriculture & environmental studies (postgraduate)

$43K–$73K

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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
  • Work placements
  • Research experience

What you'll study

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