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Postgraduate Diploma of Science with a specialisation in Biodiversity Conservation

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Overview

This program focuses on the theory, practice and ethics of biodiversity conservation, from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems. An emphasis is placed on the unique biodiversity of Australia and its connections with the southern continents and the rest of the globe. Students in enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma take fewer units of study than students in Master of Science in Biodiversity Conservation though the same units can be taken.

Key features

• The program aims to instill an understanding of the application of biological theory to the problem of conserving biodiversity from the level of wildlife populations to entire ecosystems

• Gain a wide range of skills in biodiversity survey, monitoring and assessment, from field techniques to computer modelling

• Develop a familiarity with the unique biodiversity of Australia and its connections with the southern continents and the rest of the globe

Minimum course duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Biological Sciences graduates, or environment and conservation professionals seeking further education in conservation biology.

Course fee

AUD $14,880.00 p.a.

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Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with relevant major.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

No work experience required.

What you will study

Degree requirements	Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above	24
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Science	20
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Diploma requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma.

800 level or above					Credit Points
Required	either	24cp at 800 level or above
	or	24cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation			24

Specialisation requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation

800 level or above				Credit Points
Required		BIOL861	Conservation of Australasian Wildlife	4
Required		BIOL887	Biodiversity Conservation	4
Required		GSE800	Attitudes to the Environment	4
Required		GSE807	Environmental Measurement and Analysis	4
Required	4cp from	BIOL860	Biology Research Experience
		BIOL891	Readings in Biological Sciences
		ENV808	Introduction to Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates
		GSE843	Environmental Decision Making
		GSE852	Wildlife Habitat Management
		GSE853	Wildlife Management: Principles and Practices
		GSE854	Biodiversity Survey and Habitat Assessment Techniques
		GSE855	Communication and Wildlife Management
		GSE856	Wildlife Survey (Design, Conduct and Interpretation)
		LAW865	Biodiversity and Biotechnology Law	4