Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation)

Understand the science that will help solve real-world problems.

Develop the theory and skills that blend foundation science with Indigenous science. Apply this knowledge to work-integrated activities preparing you for our changing world. Students will analyse and interpret the impacts of key environmental drivers such as habitat destruction and fragmentation, changing climates, altered fire regimes and invasive species.

Why study Biodiversity and Conservation at Flinders

• Understand the challenges facing the environment and wildlife populations
• Specialist topics deal with the identification, monitoring and conservation of native plant and animal species, natural ecosystems, and the design of parks and reserves
• No background in science required, just an inquiring mind
• Get hands-on experience by developing your lab skills, conducting experiments and going on fieldtrips
• Gain practical and theoretical knowledge in assessing the nature and value of biodiversity in natural and disturbed habitats
• Learn about real-life and current conservation management techniques

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

• Go on a field ecology camp.
• Enjoy fieldwork and practical training, projects involving teamwork, and the development of communication and professional skills.
• Work with industry on real-life conservation projects and biodiversity management.
• Undertake practical exercises involving identification of native plants and animals.