Master of Conservation Science 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

87,084 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

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

87+
64+
5+
6.5+

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.

01 Apr 2026
1.5 Years
Jun
Nov

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,495 AUD
International
87,084 AUD

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