Biodiversity & Conservation
Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation - BSc(BiodivCon)
| Fast Facts |
| Course Level: | Undergraduate |  |
| Course Length: | Three years full-time or equivalent part-time. Four years with Honours.
Combined Degrees:
Biodiversity and Conservation / Diploma of Language - add one year to your full-time study
program; and
Biodiversity and Conservation / Innovation and Enterprise (Science & Technology)
- add one year to your full-time study program. |
| Location: | Taught on-campus at Flinders. |
| Available To: | Australian and international students. |
| Prerequisites: | None.
No assumed knowledge. |
| SATAC Code: | 214511 |
| Entry Cutoff Scores: |
Tertiary Education Rank (TER)
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Science & Engineering Bonus Points Scheme for High School Students
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| Course Program Details: | A program of study is available in the University's Course Information Handbook. |
About the Course
What is Biodiversity and Conservation?
Biodiversity is the study of all living organisms in the environment, the range of different species that are found in each place and why this differs from place to place, and the methods that we can use to manage ecosystems to conserve as many of those species as possible.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to find employment with government bodies involved with biodiversity and conservation (including national parks, museums and herbaria), education bodies, research and development authorities, consultancies, or private companies working in such areas as mine site rehabilitation, environmental monitoring or the pharmaceuticals industry.
The broad general training in biology and specific technical and quantitative skills also will equip them to pursue careers in a wide variety of related areas.
To find out more about the jobs this degree can lead to, go to the Your Career section of the Flinders' graduate careers website.
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Combining Degrees
Innovation and Enterprise (Science & Technology)
Adds one year to your full-time study program.
If you want to boost your business, management, enterprise and communication skills, and undertake a concentrated period of practical work experience, consider combining
Biodiversity and Conservation with the Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) (BIE).
You’ll graduate with two degrees. More importantly, you’ll increase your immediate attractiveness to employers and your potential to become a business leader. You will need to apply for both the Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation and the BIE via SATAC.
What Will I Study?
In first year you will take core topics in biology, chemistry and information technology, as well as specific topics dealing with biodiversity and conservation and related professional skills.
In second and third year you'll choose one of three streams:
Organismal Biodiversity: Provides broad expertise in the biodiversity and conservation biology of whole organisms, from microbes to vertebrates and flowering plants. Graduates will have skills that are applicable to careers involving the management and conservation of natural ecosystems, the control and management of introduced or invasive species and the monitoring of human impacts upon natural ecosystems.
Organismal & Molecular Biodiversity: Provides expertise in organismal biodiversity and the application of molecular techniques to the area of biodiversity and conservation. Molecular markers are increasingly being utilised in species conservation (eg for assessing mating systems and levels of genetic variation, for monitoring captive breeding programs) and for assessing levels of microbial biodiversity.
Biodiversity & Ecosystem: Provides broad expertise in biodiversity and conservation biology, including specialised training in bioinformatics and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Graduates will have skills that are applicable to careers involving the application of skills in GIS and computing (eg database design and management for herbarium and museum collections), planning and management of reserves, landscape management and design and execution of biological surveys.
The full program of study, including topic descriptions, is set out in the Course rule and topic information for this degree.
Why Study Biodiversity & Conservation at Flinders?
This degree was created to train professionals with the knowledge and skills to work in areas related to the conservation and management of biological resources.
The study program is flexible, allowing a choice of streams and the opportunity to combine skills in biology, computing and geographic analysis. The course is unique to South Australia for its specific focus on the broad issues of biodiversity. There is a strong focus on field work and practical training, research projects involving teamwork, and the development of communication and professional skills.
The formal course aims are set out in the Course rule and topic information for this degree.
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Entry requirements
Australian Students
SATAC Code: 214511
There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge.
Year 12 applicants must have qualified for SACE and obtained Recorded Achievement in at least five two-unit SACE Stage 2 subjects. Included among the five must be four HESS General subjects.
Applicants who have completed one of the following are eligible to apply:
- SACE (Year 12) or interstate equivalent;
- International Baccalaureate (IB);
- TAFE/VET;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT);
- Foundation Course/Bridging Program;
- Overseas qualifications;
- Tertiary Transfer (Grade Point Average - GPA); and
- Other access schemes are eligible to apply.
International Students
CRICOS Provider Code: 00114A
See the Why choose Flinders section for the following information about this and other Flinders courses:
- Tuition fees
- Course entry requirements
- English language requirements
- Australian visa and health cover requirements
- Scholarships Information for AusAID applicants
See the When and how to apply section for information about the application process and access to application forms.
Note: Australian qualifications are recognised in most countries, but students are advised to discuss their proposed programs with the professional registration authority and relevant professional associations in their home country before commencing studies.
Required Background
No special background is required for entry into this course, although many topics in the course have a science base and some knowledge of maths, chemistry or physics at least to year 11 will be helpful.
Transferring Credit
Applicants who have successfully completed certain relevant topics in other degrees may be eligible for credit towards the Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation.
Application for credit will be considered on an individual basis, and application can be made through the normal channels of applying for status.
An Application for Credit form and relevant policies are available on the web.
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More on Biodiversity & Conservation
Research Activities
Biodiversity and Conservation occupy a prominent place in our teaching and research. The Biological Sciences School web page on the subject provides significant detail for those who are interested in finding out more.
Web Resources
Disclaimer: The following links lead to a variety of Internet sites that are not affiliated with Flinders University. The presence of a link in the table below does NOT indicate an endorsement of the ownership, content or condition of the corresponding web site.
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Further Information
Flinders Web Resources
The following are additional links within the University of Flinders website where you will find information on costs, financial assistance, and other courses offered by the University.
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