Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology
Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this program, you’ll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology provides a direct pathway (subject to meeting all other entry criteria) to the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.
In this program you will:
- Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interaction, and the impacts of a changing environment
- Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales
Location
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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- Semester 2
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- Semester 2
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- Semester 1
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 6 months 6 months
- UniSC program code
- SC012
Required courses (4) 48 units
Select a total of 48 units from:
ANM100 Independent Study
ANM102 Research in Health Care
ANM103 Assessment in Mental Health
ANM104 Advanced Health Assessment
SCI102 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
SCI110 Issues in Health Sector Management
SCI113 Public Health Foundations
LFS100 Leading and Managing Organisations
LFS103 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Fraser Coast | 55 |
| Moreton Bay | 55 |
| Sunshine Coast | 55 |
Additional entry information
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Recommended prior study
- English; one or more of the Sciences (Biology)
Program notes
- The Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology is a pathway into the Bachelor of Animal Ecology, subject to meeting all other admission requirements.
- Completing this program within the specified (part-time) duration is based on studying 12-unit points in one semester and 36 units in a second semester and following the recommended study sequence.
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified.
- It is each student’s responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations.
Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$4,008