Program Overview

By adding a science degree to your law degree, you’ll develop the kind of observation, analysis and reasoning skills that will give you a competitive edge in your career.

As an example, if you combined the Bachelor of Laws with the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology and Toxicology, you would learn the most up-to-date techniques to gather, analyse and present scientific evidence, such as DNA profiling and drug metabolism, in a court of law.

If you’re more interested in environmental science and sustainability, you could combine the Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Environmental Management and Sustainability. You would explore how to create a better environment for people while sustaining biodiversity and world resources and examine the relationships between air, land, water, plants, animals and people to address the challenges arising from our interactions with our environment.

If you want a future at the cutting edge of Law, combining your Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology will allow you to remain at the forefront of the industry and ahead of demands. You will gain an understanding for people and the impacts that technology has made to our lives and our culture, allowing you to future-proof your career.

Major: Conservation and Wildlife Biology

As Australia’s population expands, and human activities impact the natural landscape, the importance of preserving fragile ecosystems and endangered species grows. Combine your passion for the environment with a strong foundation in scientific knowledge on how to manage and preserve fragile ecosystems and endangered species and communities.

Throughout your studies you will gain a solid understanding of a range of biological disciplines and their application to the conservation of biota.

You will be immersed in wildlife research through case studies and field experience and gain an understanding of the social, political and economic context in which conservation policy is developed. You will learn applied skills that are in high demand from employers including advanced training in laboratory and field survey techniques from staff with applied experience

3 reasons to study Conservation and Wildlife Biology at Murdoch

• Preserve fragile ecosystems and conserve endangered species
• Gain practical experience through regular fieldwork at the bushland reserves on-campus which support native plants and fauna
• Get involved with new conservation initiatives, network with experts and become job ready

Develop your skills
Complete case studies and field experience to build essential skills in wildlife survey and conservation initiatives. Some of the things you’ll learn include:

• Gaining a detailed understanding of biology as well as the social, political and economic context of conservation.
• Technical field and laboratory skills to study plants and animals, and the knowledge you’ll need for a career in biodiversity conservation.
• Subjects such as ecology, environmental biology, conservation biology, wildlife biology, genetics and evolution, Australian biodiversity and environmental policy and law.