
Master of Conservation Biology
Master the science of conservation, ecology and biodiversity to find effective solutions in securing the world's biological diversity.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Masters by coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- St Lucia
- QLD
- Course code
- CRICOS 077443C
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Course overview
Master the science of conservation, ecology and biodiversity to find effective solutions in securing the world's biological diversity.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate in conservation biology. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7 point scale in your previous qualification.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 12 months. Relevant disciplines include botany, conservation, ecology, environmental studies, evolution, mathematics or statistics, marine science, and zoology. Advice on other relevant disciplines is available from the Faculty by contacting enquire@science.uq.edu.au . Summer semester (January) commencement is only available to students continuing from the UQ Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 4. China 211 universities: 75 5. China non-211 universities: 80 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 6.34 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 6 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.67 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.67 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 67% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3 2. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate in conservation biology. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7 point scale in your previous qualification.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 12 months. Relevant disciplines include botany, conservation, ecology, environmental studies, evolution, mathematics or statistics, marine science, and zoology. Advice on other relevant disciplines is available from the Faculty by contacting enquire@science.uq.edu.au . Summer semester (January) commencement is only available to students continuing from the UQ Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology. 2. {}
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.
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English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate in conservation biology. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7 point scale in your previous qualification.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 12 months. Relevant disciplines include botany, conservation, ecology, environmental studies, evolution, mathematics or statistics, marine science, and zoology. Advice on other relevant disciplines is available from the Faculty by contacting enquire@science.uq.edu.au . Summer semester (January) commencement is only available to students continuing from the UQ Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 4. China 211 universities: 75 5. China non-211 universities: 80 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 6.34 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 6 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.67 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.67 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 67% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3
Additional entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate in conservation biology. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7 point scale in your previous qualification.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 12 months. Relevant disciplines include botany, conservation, ecology, environmental studies, evolution, mathematics or statistics, marine science, and zoology. Advice on other relevant disciplines is available from the Faculty by contacting enquire@science.uq.edu.au . Summer semester (January) commencement is only available to students continuing from the UQ Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology. 2. {}
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | St Lucia | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | St Lucia | 24 June 2027 | — | $87,084per year | International students |
Where it is taught
St Lucia
PrimaryQLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Conservation Biologystudy.uq.edu.au
- The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
- Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

