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Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology

ProviderUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Course code: QTAC013709UniversityStudy area: Ecology and EvolutionData JSON
AttendanceMixed
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Sunshine Coast · QLD

Course overview

Learn about animals and turn your love of nature into a meaningful career. In this program, you’ll study animals in their natural habitats to better understand how we can protect their future. The Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology provides a direct pathway (subject to meeting all other entry criteria) to the Bachelor of Animal Ecology. In this program you will: - Learn about biodiversity, conservation, human-animal interaction, and the impacts of a changing environment - Study a wide range of marine and terrestrial wildlife, including sharks, snakes, birds, turtles and whales For more information, visit Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Collector and curator in museums, Environmental educator, Manager in Government and non-governmental agencies, Manager in wildlife management and conservation organisations, Practitioner in environmental monitoring and management, Private environmental consulting, Ranger, Research assistant, Researcher, Specialist ecotourism guide, With further study - Animal ecology specialist.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Sunshine CoastQLDJuly 2026
  • Sunshine CoastQLDMarch 2026
  • Sunshine CoastQLD