About the course

Ecology and conservation biology are vital for solving the environmental challenges our society is facing today.

　　Demonstrate your understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their environments by undertaking your own research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

　　Apply your expertise to tackle global issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, diminishing natural resources and the environmental impacts of human activity.

　　You will design, implement and present your research project, with emphasis on defining the research issue, establishing methodology, undertaking appropriate collection and analysis of data, and drawing defensible conclusions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Herston
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Herston
Semester 2 (July), 2024	St Lucia
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Herston
Semester 1 (February), 2025	St Lucia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:

　　a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and

　　a GPA of at least 4.5* for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and

　　have secured an honours project and supervisor, and

　　satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

　　* GPA of at least 5.0 for the Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics fields of study.

　　Psychology field of study:

　　Bachelor of Science (or equivalent), with:

　　a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 for level 2 and 3 courses in the Psychology extended major, and

　　satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

　　IELTS overall 6.5, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

　　TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

　　TOEFL PBT - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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