Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation

Make a real impact Conservationists observe, preserve and discover life. Whether swimming with colourful marine creatures or reforesting for native birds, they pursue their passions and connect with nature. Unfortunately, many species are vanishing—and more will disappear during our lifetime. What will you do? Our Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation gives you the knowledge and skills to safeguard ecosystems and protect animals in crisis. You will: build foundational knowledge of ecology, biology, evolutionary science, statistics, botany and zoologylearn to identify plants, animals, and marine life in natural settingsuse new technology, like drones and satellites, to collect data and monitor habitatsbuild valuable industry connections with organisations—from Arid Recovery and BioR in South Australia to Conservation Internationalreflect on the social, political and economic constraints of your fieldaccess cutting-edge technology and facilitieslearn from nationally and internationally acclaimed researchers. Where could it take you? You might run breeding programs in sanctuaries, research the impact of microplastics in fish, or deep dive on underwater volcanoes. You could explore future life in a high-CO2 world. Perhaps you’ll lead moonlit ecotours in the outback or make documentaries to educate the wider public.Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by DeloitteThis degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network. Ranked in top 150 globally for Environmental Science* No. 1 in South Australia for careers in Environmental Science** Field work in marine and freshwater environments *QS World University Rankings by Subject, Earth and Marine Sciences, 2022 **Good Universities Guide, 2021[109324H]