
Overview
When you graduate from the Master of Biological Science - Zoology program from The University of Western Australia you will have the ability to integrate advanced knowledge of species biology and ecology to assess their vulnerability to environmental change, as well as have the ability to design, execute, analyse and report on field and/or laboratory projects.
You’ll possess communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences. You’ll become a broad thinker who can critically assess advanced research in your discipline and integrate this into practical solutions for preserving biodiversity. You’ll contribute to group and/or individual research projects, as well as work independently to plan and execute a substantial research project and/or piece of scholarship.
Career Pathways
Biologist, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Conservation Officer, Consultant, Ecologist, Enviornmental Manager, Environmental Scientist, Marine Biologist, Parks Officer, Quarantine Officer, Research Scientist, Research Technician, Rehabilitation Manager, Science Communicator, Wildlife Officer, Zoologist.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Assessing Environmental Quality
- Integrated Topics in Genetics
- Data Use in Science
- The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Environmental Genomics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Sciences View 15 other Masters in Animal Sciences in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS CODE: 074948B
- To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and
- met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation
- For the Conservation Biology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in biology (excluding human biology); or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
- For the Marine Biology specialisations an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in either marine science or biology (excluding human biology); or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
- For the Zoology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in animal science; or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
Tuition Fee
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International
43200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 86400 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.
- Commonwealth supported $8,825.24
Living costs for Perth
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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