Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Pest Management)
Course Overview
This specialized course prepares you for a growing demand in wildlife and pest management by blending theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience. You will learn to develop and implement management plans that address critical issues like biosecurity, human-wildlife conflict, and environmental conservation. The program is unique in Australia for its dedicated focus on vertebrate pests within a broad ecological framework.
Key Program Highlights
- Australia's only specialized major focusing on the management of vertebrate pests and wildlife.
- Gain hands-on experience with an immersive two-week field trip in your first year to study native and introduced species.
- Learn to implement ethical management plans with a strong foundation in animal health, welfare, and behavior.
- Master the use of modern ecological methods, sensors, and technology for effective wildlife management.
- Potential for an international field trip to southern Africa to conduct research on species like lions and monkeys.
Course Overview
This specialized course prepares you for a growing demand in wildlife and pest management by blending theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience. You will learn to develop and implement management plans that address critical issues like biosecurity, human-wildlife conflict, and environmental conservation. The program is unique in Australia for its dedicated focus on vertebrate pests within a broad ecological framework.
Key Program Highlights
- Australia's only specialized major focusing on the management of vertebrate pests and wildlife.
- Gain hands-on experience with an immersive two-week field trip in your first year to study native and introduced species.
- Learn to implement ethical management plans with a strong foundation in animal health, welfare, and behavior.
- Master the use of modern ecological methods, sensors, and technology for effective wildlife management.
- Potential for an international field trip to southern Africa to conduct research on species like lions and monkeys.
