18 monthsProgramme duration
87,084 AUDTuition Fee/year
01 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Master the scientific methods used to analyse, quantify and make decisions about conservation.
Learn from some of the world’s leading conservation scientists, with 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:
- Heron Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef
- Moreton Bay Research Station on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)
- Hidden Vale Wildlife Research Station
- K’gari (Fraser Island).
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.
This program is taught in an intensive mode, allowing you to complete the equivalent of 2 academic years in just 18 months.
Choose between the research and coursework pathways. Once you complete 12 courses, you can apply for admission to complete a major 4-month research project, or opt to complete 4 additional courses to finish your degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Environmental Sciences
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Master the scientific methods used to analyse, quantify and make decisions about conservation.
Learn from some of the world’s leading conservation scientists, with 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:
- Heron Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef
- Moreton Bay Research Station on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)
- Hidden Vale Wildlife Research Station
- K’gari (Fraser Island).
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.
This program is taught in an intensive mode, allowing you to complete the equivalent of 2 academic years in just 18 months.
Choose between the research and coursework pathways. Once you complete 12 courses, you can apply for admission to complete a major 4-month research project, or opt to complete 4 additional courses to finish your degree.
Admission Requirements
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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