Ecology and Conservation Biology Extended Major
Part of the Bachelors of Science / Journalism program
Commencing semesters, 2025
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2496
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Science Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Science
Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Ecology and Conservation Biology?
Undertake an extended major in Ecology and Conservation Biology to broaden your understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their environments. Choose to specialise in conservation biology, marine ecology or evolutionary ecology. Gain real-world experience in solving ecological problems by conducting fieldwork in a range of rainforest, outback and marine environments. Ecology and conservation biology are vital for solving the environmental challenges our society is facing today. YouÂ'll be equipped to tackle global issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, diminishing natural resources and the environmental impacts of human activity. Ecology and Conservation Biology is available as a minor, major and extended major.
Courses and requirements
Please refer to the Bachelors of Science / Journalism Program Rules for the number of units required from each course list.
Courses that can be studied as part of the Ecology and Conservation Biology Extended Major:
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Science / Journalism for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Science / Journalism for information on key dates and how to apply.