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Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology - La Trobe UniversityTEL: 0207 193 7932
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| YEAR | | 2009 | | | | AWARD | | Bachelor of Conservation Biology and Ecology | | | | CRICOS COURSE CODE | | 027511K | | | | LENGTH | | 3 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | Conservation Biology is of increasing importance on the world stage, to help limit the effects of environmental degradation and the loss of biodiversity, through sustaining species and the ecosystems on which they depend.
This multidisciplinary course utilises studies drawn from botany, genetics, information technology, community ecology, microbiology, zoology, economics and public policy.
First year studies include:
- animal diversity, ecology and behaviour
- organisation and function cells
- processes that shape the earth
- genetics
- plant science
- statistics.
The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. | | | | MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY | | Core studies are in biology, chemistry, statistics for life sciences, conservation biology, genetics, microbiology, zoology, environmental studies, environmental law and management. Specialisations are available in environmental botany, conservation, ecology, environmental microbiology, genetics and zoology. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 20,600 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) | | Approximate costs include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | LTU Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 70.85
International Baccalaureate - 25
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBC
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 73
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.7
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 73
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.4
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.5
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 (March) | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | Graduates will find opportunities for employment as conservation officers in government and semi-government institutions. Opportunities also exist in conservation biology and environmental research positions in specialist public and private research organisations. It is anticipated that the growth in environmental sciences will continue internationally and that opportunities for graduates in this field will continue to expand. |
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