Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Wildlife Science
787209
Primary industries and environment
Want to pursue a career in global conservation and wildlife management? This program provides the opportunity to study native and exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Students learn about biodiversity and how humans in […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$4840 (1st year contribution)
The University of Queensland - Gatton
Start Date
Feb 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
Course outline

Want to prepare for a career in global conservation and wildlife management? Choose this program to study native and exotic amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, biodiversity and human-wildlife interactions.Students will build their scientific knowledge in animal biology, wildlife anatomy and physiology. They study reproductive biology, breeding and genetics, nutrition, and animal health. Working with leading wildlife scientists and biologists, they learn to manage wild animals. They gain the knowledge to develop management programs for both captive and free-roaming wildlife. Students develop their practical skills in wildlife trapping, species identification, and animal handling. They also gain hands-on experience through industry placements at zoos, sanctuaries, and wildlife parks. These placements allow them to build industry contacts and apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. For more information, visit Bachelor of Wildlife Science at UQ.

The University of Queensland

Note

Most courses are based at Gatton with some courses available at St Lucia.

Other requirements

Students are exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of their learning. Immunisation against Q fever is mandatory, and students will be required to provide evidence of immunisation upon commencement of the program. Immunisation against tetanus is recommended.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)

Recommended study
Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Units 3 and 4, C).
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
72.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

96.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

98.20

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

76.55

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.80

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

68.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

72.70

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

7

Percentage of all students

18.9%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

17

Percentage of all students

46.0%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

8

Percentage of all students

21.6%

All students

Number of students

37

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Conservation; land management; ecotourism; environmental consulting; vertebrate pest and game management; wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.

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