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.
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)
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