Master of Conservation Biology (MConsBiol)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5551
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology or an approved discipline, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
Additional application information
Domestic students enrolled in the Master of Conservation Biology may be eligible to receive Commonwealth Government income support payments. Please contact Centrelink to determine eligibility.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
May 16 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Biological Sciences Help Desk
Email: biologyadmin@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 2491
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5551
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology or an approved discipline, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
CRICOS Code: 077443C
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Conservation Biology?
The Master of Conservation Biology is an ideal program if you wish to expand your career prospects into a wide range of government, conservation and resource management agencies. It covers the integrative disciplines of conservation, ecology and biodiversity and focuses on the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems. It will equip you with a comprehensive theoretical understanding of conservation biology, as well as the required practical training and skills obtained through trips to some of Australia's most unique field sites.
The program consists of 12 courses each worth 2 units for a total of 24 units and can be completed in one year.
This is a quota-based program and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. More MConsBiol information.
What you can study
The Master of Conservation Biology is a 24 unit program delivered in the regular University semesters as well as in shorter intensive teaching periods, to enable the program to be completed in one calendar year.
A standard enrolment for a full-time student will be to complete a 2 unit course, CONS7026, Conservation in context, just prior to the commencement of semester 2, enroll in 8 units during semester 2, enrol in 4 units in the summer semester and 10 units in 2 teaching periods in semester 1.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Conservation Biology.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology or an approved discipline, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
Additional application information
Domestic students enrolled in the Master of Conservation Biology may be eligible to receive Commonwealth Government income support payments. Please contact Centrelink to determine eligibility.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology or an approved discipline, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 077443C
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Master of Conservation Biology
To complete the Master of Conservation Biology
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Conservation Biology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 24 units from Part A of the MConsBiol course list.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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