Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Biodiversity and Conservation
Overview
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looking to start my course in 2027
Degree/s offering this major
Bachelor of Environment and Conservation
Summary
Key features
- Study biodiversity within a living laboratory
Collect water and soil samples on campus, conduct biodiversity monitoring and analyse environmental data in lab and field settings.
- Learn from award-winning conservation scientists
Be taught by researchers recognised globally for groundbreaking work in marine restoration, ecology and science communication.
- Be part of a nature-positive university
Engage with campus restoration projects and sustainability initiatives aligned with the global Nature Positive Universities network.
- Access sustainability-focused financial support
Apply for faculty scholarships that recognise excellence and equity while supporting impact aligned with global sustainability goals.
Career outcomes
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Studying at Macquarie
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Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Biodiversity and Conservation , within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential Units
70 credit points
Complete each of the following units
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Elective units
10 credit points
Complete one of the following units
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
How can I study this major?
Biodiversity and Conservation is available as a major as part of the below degree/s:
Guide to University terminology
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Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Biodiversity informatics adviser
- Biodiversity monitoring officer
- Conservation consultant
- Conservation policymaker
- Ecosystems scientist
- Environmental and social impact assessor
- Environmental or geotechnical consultant
- Environmental planner
- Freshwater ecologist
- Habitat restoration specialist
- Invasive species management officer
- Land manager
- Natural resource manager
- Ranger
- Research scientist
- Restoration ecologist
- Soil scientist
- Threatened species adviser
- Wildlife manager
- Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
- Agricultural agencies
- Australian Museum
- Biosecurity and quarantine agencies
- Botanical gardens and herbariums
- CSIRO
- Conservation agencies
- Conservation technology startups
- Ecotourism operators
- Environmental and conservation groups
- Environmental protection agencies
- Fisheries and forestry agencies
- Geoscience Australia
- Indigenous organisations
- Marine organisations
- National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Regulatory authorities
- Research institutes
- State forest and national park authorities
- Water and resource management companies
- Wildlife sanctuaries and zoos
Career information
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