Australia
Diploma in Animal Ecology
ProviderUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 96 units of credit towards UniSCs Bachelor of Animal Ecology. In this program you will Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactio
- Course code
- CRICOS 107195FProgram CRICOS-107195F
- Campus
- UniSC Fraser Coast / UniSC Moreton Bay / UniSC Sunshine Coast161 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655
Course overview
Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. Study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The first step in a career in animal conservation. On successful completion of the Diploma in Animal Ecology, and subject to meeting all other entry criteria, you may receive up to 96 units of credit towards UniSCs Bachelor of Animal Ecology. In this program you will Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interactions, and the impacts of a changing environment, Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales, Develop your skills and knowledge to work in ecotourism, in entry-level roles within Government and non-government wildlife management and conservation organisations, or as an environmental educator
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
For entry into most
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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 2 | UniSC Sunshine Coast | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UniSC Moreton Bay | 8 March 2027 | — | $21,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | UniSC Moreton Bay | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | UniSC Fraser Coast | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UniSC Fraser Coast | 8 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UniSC Sunshine Coast | 8 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
UniSC Fraser Coast
Primary161 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay, QLD, 4655, Hervey Bay, QLD
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Diploma in Animal Ecologyunisc.edu.au
- University of the Sunshine Coastunisc.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Undergraduate program admission requirementsOfficial source
- International Study Guide 2026Official source
- Postgraduate admissions requirementsOfficial source