Wildlife and Conservation Biology

You are going to discover just how to tackle the dangers confronting the environment by means of this three-year class. You'll study a range of disciplines including zoology, genetics, and even botany, and also give attention to issues including event, ecological degradation, and climate change. Additionally you will take subjects in ecological law, remote sensing and GIS, and also are able to study global environmental politics and global climate change policy and economics. You should have use of monthly seminars hosted by conservation experts. La Trobe's Melbourne Campus comprises the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, that consists of over 30 hectares of bushland. Here, you are going to undertake research projects such as analyzing the behavior of bird species and mosquitofish, and researching and maintaining the natural habitats of species including the long-nosed potoroo, brolga, black wallaby and sugar .

VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English apart from EAL. International students must satisfy the academic and English language requirements of this program. NB: Collecting minimal prerequisites will not guarantee an offer of a location. Entrance in to most of of La Trobe classes is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.