Conservation Biology And Ecology

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Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology

Length

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

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

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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 www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

VTAC

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

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.

Middle Band

Successful completion of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or Physics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study, to a maximum of 3 points. Performance in prerequisite studies is also considered.

Selection

ENTER 70.20

Extra requirements

Mature-Age Entry scheme: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.

Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any).

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Career opportunities

Graduates can find employment as conservation officers in government and semi-government institutions, and in conservation biology and environmental research positions in specialist public and private research organisations. The growth in environmental sciences is likely to continue internationally, and opportunities for graduates in this field should continue to expand.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/ug-courses.html

Contact information

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All students may pay a Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for Overseas Student Health Cover