Overview

The Master of Conservation Science program the University of Queensland will show you how to use science to support conservation strategies and policies.

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 program is taught by world-class experts, in an intensive mode that allows you to complete the equivalent of two academic years in just 18 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. And, in addition to advanced-level coursework, you'll complete more than a month of field work 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.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Endangered species ecologist
Pest management researcher
Natural resources manager
Policy developer
Environmental sustainability manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Conservation & Wildlife Biology

Sampling Design & Analysis in Conservation Science

Conservation in Context

Conservation Policy

Strategies for Business Sustainability and Innovation

Environmental Philosophy

Marine Conservation

Geographical Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation View 32 other Masters in Biology in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 082609K

Bachelor degree in the same discipline (botany, ecology, evolution, zoology); or Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology. UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

87084 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

10330 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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