Conservation Biology

Overview

JCU is renowned for its teaching and research in biological science. Staff have professional experience in conservation, biology and ecology enjoying national and international reputations in their fields of expertise. JCU was recently ranked 44^th in the world for Environment and Ecology citations by Thompson's Essential Science Indicators (ESI) (January 2003 – December 2007). Students have access to a range of environments around northern Queensland for field trips and practical study including the World Heritage rainforests of the Wet Tropics, and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – plus outback, savanna, wetlands, agricultural and urban areas. Further facilities and expertise are made accessible through JCU’s association with partner organisations including: CSIRO, Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water (NR&W), Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (QDPI&F), cooperative research centres (CRCs) and other research centres of excellence.

Research projects @ JCU in Conservation Biology

Degrees in Conservation Biology

Undergraduate Degrees

• Bachelor of Conservation Biology

• Bachelor of Conservation Biology (Advanced)

Other Related Degrees

• Bachelor of Science (Ecology)

• Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)

• Bachelor of Science (Zoology)

• Bachelor of Tropical Agricultural Sciences

Postgraduate Coursework Degrees

• Graduate Certificate of Science

• Graduate Diploma of Science

• Masters of Applied Science

Postgraduate Research Degrees

• Masters of Science

• Doctor of Philosophy

Career Opportunities

Acreditation and Recognition

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