Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation

Macquarie University

Summary

The Bachelor of Science is for those excited by discovery and who question the norm. You'll learn from world-renowned researchers who are addressing the big issues facing our global society, such as the changing environment, future materials and fuels, and biotechnology. You'll be able to study complementary disciplines or non-science units that feed your curiosity. And you'll be part of a community that has led many significant initiatives in recent years, including early climate change research, photonics, evolutionary biology and groundbreaking research in earth's crustal systems. The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation - which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management - will equip you with such specialist skills.

Key features

Gain foundational skills relevant to future workforce needs

Acquire in-depth knowledge in your chosen area, as well as skills in mathematics, statistics or coding. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park

Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics. Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field

Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park

Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics.

Career Outcomes

Professions

Banking and finance manager

Biodiversity informatics adviser

Bioprospector

Conservation policymaker

Ecosystems scientist

Entrepreneur

Environmental and social impact assessor

Environmental or geotechnical consultant

Government adviser

Natural resource manager

Policy adviser

Project manager

Research and development manager

Research scientist

Science communication officer

Science regulator

Scientific researcher

Wildlife manager

Zoo captive breeding programs manager

Employers

Agricultural agencies

Australian Museum

Conservation agencies

Environmental and conservation groups

Environmental protection agencies

Fisheries and forestry agencies

Government agencies and departments

Hospitals

Mining companies

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Research institutes

State forest and national park authorities

Technology and telecommunications companies

Water and resource management companies