Master of Conservation Biology 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

46,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

06 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Healthy ecosystems underpin the survival of life on earth. When biodiversity declines, the systems that clean our air and water, stabilise our climate and support food production begin to falter. With conservation now a global priority, there’s growing demand for specialists who can understand ecological change, monitor biodiversity using advanced biological tools, and design strategies that support resilient ecosystems and the diverse human, plant and animal communities within them.

In the Master of Conservation Biology, you’ll learn from renowned conservation scientists whose work is shaping real-world outcomes: multi-award-winning whale expert Dr Vanessa Pirotta, conservation entrepreneur Dr Alexandra Carthey and conservation genetics pioneer Professor Dick Frankham. You’ll explore cutting-edge techniques such as environmental and insect-derived DNA for species monitoring, and develop practical skills through fieldwork, research placements and hands-on experience in our seawater facility, on-campus ecological habitats and living labs. And with networks forged across a diverse cohort of peers and industry leaders, you’ll graduate ready to contribute to healthier ecosystems in Australia and beyond.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Healthy ecosystems underpin the survival of life on earth. When biodiversity declines, the systems that clean our air and water, stabilise our climate and support food production begin to falter. With conservation now a global priority, there’s growing demand for specialists who can understand ecological change, monitor biodiversity using advanced biological tools, and design strategies that support resilient ecosystems and the diverse human, plant and animal communities within them.

In the Master of Conservation Biology, you’ll learn from renowned conservation scientists whose work is shaping real-world outcomes: multi-award-winning whale expert Dr Vanessa Pirotta, conservation entrepreneur Dr Alexandra Carthey and conservation genetics pioneer Professor Dick Frankham. You’ll explore cutting-edge techniques such as environmental and insect-derived DNA for species monitoring, and develop practical skills through fieldwork, research placements and hands-on experience in our seawater facility, on-campus ecological habitats and living labs. And with networks forged across a diverse cohort of peers and industry leaders, you’ll graduate ready to contribute to healthier ecosystems in Australia and beyond.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and Two units in Biology or approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

06 Jul 2026
2 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,700 AUD
International
46,900 AUD

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