Conservation Biology And Ecology
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology
CRICOS course code
027511K/069555F
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
Conservation biology is increasingly important in the world, helping to limit the effects of environmental degradation and the loss of biodiversity through sustaining species and the ecosystems on which they depend.
This multidisciplinary course utilises studies drawn from botany, genetics, information technology, community ecology, microbiology, zoology, economics and public policy. This combination of skills is extrememly valuable in assisting in the management of the environmental crisis accelerating around the planet, and in protecting biodiversity.
Students can access the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit Faculty website for more details.
Work has commenced on the $230-million Centre for AgriBiosciences and the $90-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science. Once completed, these Centres will expand laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students.
Course structure
First-year studies include animal diversity, ecology and behaviour, organisation and function cells, processes that shape the earth, genetics, plant science, and statistics. Second and third year studies include evolution, biology and ecology of Australian animals, ecological and evolutionary genetics, and conservation; and electives including zoology, microbiology, botany, climate change and land and soil management. Honours requires an additional year of full-time study.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Core studies are in biology, chemistry, statistics for life sciences, conservation biology, genetics, microbiology, zoology, environmental studies, environmental law and management. Specialisations are available in environmental botany, conservation, ecology, environmental microbiology, genetics and zoology.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
20 600
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Additional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, approximate costs include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40. These may be purchased from any supplier and become students' personal property.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 70.20
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 73
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.4
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's
Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's
undergraduate program. For more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduates will find opportunities for employment as conservation officers in government and government-related institutions. Opportunities also exist in conservation biology and environmental research positions in specialist public and private research organisations. It is anticipated that the growth in environmental sciences will continue internationally, and therefore opportunities for graduates in this field will continue to expand.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/ug-courses.html
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au