About Bachelor Of Environmental And Conservation Science in Federation University Australia

You’ll conduct fieldwork in some fascinating ecosystems including arid, coastal and forested areas to put the theory you’re learning into practice. You’ll learn about the management, conservation and rehabilitation of our natural and degraded ecosystems.

Areas to explore include ecology and wildlife, water and climate, mine site rehabilitation, landscape management and restoration with a strong focus on the Australian environment. Your electives are just as practical and stimulating, with subjects available including mine site rehabilitation, landscape restoration, fire ecology and land and water contamination.

There is an emphasis on developing professional skills encouraged and required by industry and government departments.

Career opportunities

• Soil scientist
• Pest management officer
• Resource analyst
• Resource manager
• Sustainability officer
• Conservation and biodiversity manager
• Cultural geographer
• Cultural heritage manager
• Cultural heritage officer
• Ecologist
• Environmental advisor
• Environmental and conservation biologist
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental policy developer
• Environmental planner
• Environmental protection officer
• Environmental scientist
• Ethical advisor
• Fire management scientist
• Forestry officer
• Land management consultant
• Landcare worker
• Natural resource manager
• Hydrologist

There is a wide range of career choices for environmental and conservation scientists including: conservation of native flora, fauna, and ecosystems, ecological restoration to repair or reinstate ecological function and ecological risk management – where you may work to address key threatening processes, such as environmental change, resource use and human population expansion.

Employment opportunities exist with environmental agencies, local, state and Commonwealth governments, energy suppliers, water companies, consultancies, engineering and construction firms, environmental lobbying organisations, forestry and agriculture to name just a few.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India Senor School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in best four academic subjects* OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in best four academic subjects*

           *excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other non-academic subjects

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
• PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)

Federation University Australia Highlights

Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:

The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year: