Conservation Biology

Overview

It integrates conservation, ecology and biodiversity – with a focus on the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems – so you can better confront complex conservation problems.  

This Master of Conservation Biology offered at the University of Queensland is taught by world-class experts, in an intensive mode that allows you to complete the equivalent of one and a half academic years in just 12 months.

You'll deepen your understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and conservation, environmental philosophy, national and international conservation policy, and systematic conservation decision-making processes. 

In addition to advanced-level coursework, you'll complete more than a month of fieldwork at unique sites, including subtropical rainforests, national parks, outback Australia, UQ’s Heron Island and Moreton Bay research stations, and the Solomon Islands.

Program highlights 

• Study at UQ, the world’s leading university for biodiversity conservation research.

• Gain a comprehensive education in the ecosystems and evolutionary potential of the world’s flora and fauna.

• Complete field work at unique sites and research stations.

• Deepen your understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and conservation, environmental philosophy, national and international conservation policy.