Master of Biological Science - Zoology, Master | The University of Western Australia | Perth, Australia
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Master of Biological Science - Zoology

24 months
Duration
43200 AUD/year
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About

The Master of Biological Science - Zoology program from The University of Western Australia will give you an understanding of the molecular evolution, structure, physiology, reproduction, behaviour and ecology of organisms, and the skills to apply this knowledge to the management of natural systems and the species they support.  

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

Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 86400 AUD for the full programme during 24 months.
  • Commonwealth supported $8,825.24

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Master of Biological Science - Zoology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Australia
Friends of the Grounds Award
5000 AUD
Grant
05 Aug 2022
Deadline

The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
Australia
UWA Humanitarian Swans Scholarship
3000 AUD
Grant
05 May 2022
Deadline

The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
Australia / Merit-based
The Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Western Australia
Various benefits
Grant
31 Dec 2022
Deadline

The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
2 countries / Merit-based
Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions)
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
Australia / Merit-based
Destination Australia Scholarship for International Students at University of Queensland
Various benefits
Grant
01 Jun 2022
Deadline

Australian Government Department of Education
Australia
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
5000 AUD
Grant
05 May 2023
Deadline

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
Australia / Merit-based
International MVC Scholarship
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Access Scholarships
1000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
Australia / Merit-based
Australia Awards Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
29 Apr 2022
Deadline

Australian Government
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
5 countries / Merit-based
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

ADB/Japan Government
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Vocational Education scholarships
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
Australia / Merit-based
Federation University Australia Staff Scholarship TAFE
1000 USD
Grant
03 Mar 2023
Deadline

Federation University Australia
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

The Smooth Movers
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
Australia / Need-based
Australia Awards Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
29 Apr 2022
Deadline

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Australia / Merit-based
SCHOLARSHIP 2022
4000 AUD
Grant
20 Nov 2022
Deadline

VisaEnvoy
Australia / Merit-based
SP Jain School of Global Management - Postgraduate Merit Scholarships in India
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

SP Jain School of Global Management, Australia
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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