Master of Conservation Biology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

87,084 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master the science of conservation, ecology and biodiversity to find effective solutions in securing the world's biological diversity.

Learn from some of the world’s leading conservation biology researchers and have access to UQ's renowned facilities, including those in the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science and the Centre for Marine Science.

Deepen your understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and conservation, environmental philosophy, national and international conservation policy, and systematic conservation decision-making processes.

In addition to advanced-level coursework, you'll complete a variety of fieldwork teaching at unique sites, such as subtropical rainforests, national parks, and UQ’s research stations at Heron Island, Moreton Bay and Hidden Vale.

Discover how to use science to support conservation strategies and policies with a focus on the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems. You'll graduate ready to confront complex conservation problems.

This program is taught in an intensive mode that allows you to complete the equivalent of one-and-a-half academic years in just 12 months.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master the science of conservation, ecology and biodiversity to find effective solutions in securing the world's biological diversity.

Learn from some of the world’s leading conservation biology researchers and have access to UQ's renowned facilities, including those in the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science and the Centre for Marine Science.

Deepen your understanding of all aspects of biodiversity and conservation, environmental philosophy, national and international conservation policy, and systematic conservation decision-making processes.

In addition to advanced-level coursework, you'll complete a variety of fieldwork teaching at unique sites, such as subtropical rainforests, national parks, and UQ’s research stations at Heron Island, Moreton Bay and Hidden Vale.

Discover how to use science to support conservation strategies and policies with a focus on the problems of restoring and maintaining viable populations of animal and plant species, and natural and managed ecosystems. You'll graduate ready to confront complex conservation problems.

This program is taught in an intensive mode that allows you to complete the equivalent of one-and-a-half academic years in just 12 months.

Admission Requirements

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64+
6.5+
5+

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
  • a graduate certificate in conservation biology.

01 Apr 2026
1 Year
Jun
Nov

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,495 AUD
International
87,084 AUD

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