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Diploma in Animal Ecology

Take your first step into animal conservation

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this one-year diploma, you’ll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future.

Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast From 2022^
  • Moreton Bay From 2022^
  • Fraser Coast From 2022^
UniSC program code
SC107
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
1 year full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English and one or more of the Sciences (e.g Biology)
Fee type 2021
  • Fee paying places
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Footnotes
  • ^Available from 2022 subject to final approval.
  • Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this one-year diploma, you’ll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment
  • Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales
  • Develop your skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator

On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 96 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Animal Ecology.

Program structure

Required courses (7) 84 units

ANM100
ANM102
ANM103
ANM104
SCI102
SCI110
SCI113

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
LFS100
LFS103

Total units: 96

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • It is each students 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 including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.