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Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology

La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 42,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2026

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Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 36,000 +

Int. Students: 7,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Plenty Road and, Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia

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Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology

Program Overview

If you're passionate about the environment and want the skills and knowledge to make a difference, this could be the degree for you.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology draws on many areas of science including botany, genetics and zoology. You'll learn to apply ecological concepts to the conservation of species and ecosystems and explore the legal framework for conservation.

Your curriculum will cover biology fundamentals – including how organisms, the environment and human populations interact with each other – as well as climate change and sustainability. As you progress in your studies, you'll advance your understanding of conservation issues, learn to use different technologies to collect and process data, and design your own detailed conservation management plan. You'll be taught by La Trobe experts involved in conservation projects, and who work with partners in state and federal government departments and non-government organisations such as Bush Heritage and Trust for Nature.

To truly understand wildlife and real-world conservation, you need to experience it first-hand. Throughout your degree you'll spend plenty of time immersed in the environment – previous field trip destinations include Wilsons Promontory, Heron Island, Falls Creek, the Mallee, Buchan and the Ovens River. These trips will give you the opportunity to interact with a range of flora and fauna, apply your knowledge in real settings and get hands-on experience using remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) technology to collect and analyse data.

The practical side of your degree isn't limited to off-campus experiences. Our on-campus Wildlife Sanctuary is your very own 30-hectare laboratory, where you can study the behaviour of bat species and mosquito fish, and help preserve the natural habitats of species including the long-nosed potoroo, brolga, black wallaby and sugar glider.

With the Bachelor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology, you can study what you're passionate about. In addition to your core biology, conservation and quantitative skills subjects, you can choose from a range of electives – including anthropology, Indigenous studies, and environmental and resource economics – and tailor your study experience to suit your career aspirations.

You'll learn:

Ecology and biodiversity: Explore the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment. Learn how to protest the earth's biodiversity.
Climate change and sustainability: Learn how our actions and choices affect the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems – both now and in the future.
Environmental law: Understand the scope, structure and regulatory tools of environmental law and how to research, analyse, discuss and evaluate specific areas of Australian environmental law.
Endangered species biology and management: Understand the theory, concepts and issues of species conservation and how to review or prepare your own environmental management plan.
Research: Learn how to draw conclusions from data, design surveys and experiments, and critically evaluate the statistical arguments made in scientific reports and journal articles.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
mar 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 42,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in La Trobe University - Melbourne Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0 Minimum Listening - 12.0 Minimum Reading - 13.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 50.0 Minimum Writing - 50.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

You'll graduate ready for employment in diverse roles across environmental sciences. Possible roles include:

Conservation scientist: Use your knowledge to protect wildlife and improve land usage for governments, farmers and other stakeholders.
Park ranger: Monitor people's use of parkland and oversee wildlife management, fire management and pest control.
Environmental consultant: Advise people and companies on environment-related matters and help to reduce the environmental impact of commercial activities.
Wildlife research biologist: Observe and study flora and fauna. Collect data, run experiments and write reports that better inform our understanding of plants and animals.
Wildlife officer: Help people and organisations understand and comply with legislation related to the environment.

Scholarships

La Trobe Artificial Intelligence Scholarship

Amount	Opening date	Closing date	Status	Amount conditions	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
A reduction of 50% off the total course tuition fee	13/03/2025	08/09/2025	Open	The recipient cannot hold any other La Trobe University scholarship.	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to the recipient’s tuition fees for each subject undertaken throughout the duration of their course. To receive the scholarship, the recipient must meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in their La Trobe University Letter of Offer and formally accept the offer by paying the required deposit, as specified in the offer letter. This must be completed before the scholarship acceptance deadline. The scholarship value will be credited to the recipient’s tuition account starting from the second semester. Please note: Failure to pay the acceptance deposit by the specified deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the scholarship.

Background

La Trobe University has a bold ambition to transform research, education, and student support by applying an ‘AI-first’ approach, supported by a new partnership with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand and leading cyber security provider CyberCX.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most transformative fields in technology today. Revolutionising industries from healthcare to finance, AI is offering solutions to complex problems and creating new possibilities. At La Trobe, our students gain essential skills in programming, data analysis, and machine learning, equipping them to shape the future of technology. As AI continues to evolve, so will the strong demand for artificial intelligence professionals in the public and private sectors, including opportunities in digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, smart cities, sustainable energy infrastructure, precision agriculture and more.

Be a part of this exciting future with our Artificial Intelligence scholarship which provides a 50% reduction in annual tuition fees for international students enrolled in any of the following courses for Semester 2 or Summer 2025, covering the full duration of their studies:

Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Commerce (Data Analytics major)
Bachelor of IT
Bachelor of Science (AI)
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Business Information Systems (AI in business)
Master of Data Science
Master of Digital Health
Master of IT (AI)
Master of Quantum IT

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start the program from Semester 2 or Summer 2025.
Not be a humanitarian or other permanent visa holder.
Be a full fee-paying student (non-sponsored).
Be applying for direct entry into any of the courses listed above. Other students are not eligible.
Commence their study at any of the La Trobe University Victorian campuses in 2025.
Meet the University’s English requirements and all other conditions stated on the Offer Letter.
Obtain an offer letter before selection for the scholarship. Exceptions must be approved by La Trobe University. All students must have passed Genuine Student assessment, including financial checks before they can be considered for this scholarship.
Complete the following application form in full:
- Semester 2 2025 application form
- Summer 2025 application form

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

Outstanding academic performance (minimum WAM* requirement 70).
English language proficiency.
Written statement received in the application form.

The final number of successful candidates will be determined through a thorough evaluation process and confirmed by La Trobe University.

Recipient obligations

The scholarship cannot be deferred to 2026. If the recipient is unable to secure a student visa for 2025, the scholarship offer may be revoked.
Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrolment at La Trobe University and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress throughout their studies.
Please refer to the Offer Letter for full terms and conditions.
Recipients will be required to participate in International Scholarship Program events during their studies in Australia.

	Semester 2 2025	Summer 2025
Application submission deadline (To be considered for the scholarship)	Friday 23rd May 2025 23:30 AEDT	Monday 8th September 2025 23:30 AEDT

Students must secure an unconditional offer by the time of selection.
Scholarship selection process	After the application deadline, applicants will be ranked and shortlisted according to their WAM. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a final selection round and may be asked to provide further information, interview or video submission.
Announcement of the scholarship awardees	2 weeks after application deadline

UG and PG International Scholarships

La Trobe South Asia Scholarship - UG for India

Eligibility High School Scoring	Scholarship Amount
65% to 74.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
75% to 79.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
80% and Higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

La Trobe South Asia Scholarship- PG

Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent	Scholarship Amount
60%-69.99%	15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
70%- 74.99%	20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
75% and higher	25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

Higher Value Scholarships

La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%)
La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%)
La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%)

Available for Semester 2, 2025 and November intake

Last date to apply: 23rd May 2025 ( July 2025 intake) and 8th September ( November 2025 intake)

Date of announcement of winners: 9th June ( July 2025 intake) and 23rd September ( November 2025 intake)

Minimum Eligibility:

La Trobe Vice Chancellor Scholarship (50% and 100%): 80% in previous qualification or higher
La Trobe AI Scholarship (50%) and La Trobe Analytics and Insights Scholarship (50%): 70% in previous qualification or higher

La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

Amount	Opening Date	Closing Date	Status	Who is it for?	Where is it available?	How is it paid?
Up to 25% reduction in course fees	29/09/2023	31/12/2025	Open	Future undergraduates, Future postgraduate coursework, International Student	Sydney Campus, Albury-Wodonga Campus, Bendigo Campus, City Campus, Melbourne Campus, Mildura Campus, Shepparton Campus	This scholarship will be applied as a discount to tuition fees for each subject studied for the entire duration of the course. Recipients are required to meet all conditions (if applicable) outlined in the Letter of Offer and accept the offer by paying the required deposit before the scholarship can be applied. Please note: Failure to meet condition(s) and pay the acceptance deposit on time may result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.

Background

La Trobe University values academic excellence. High-achieving international students considering applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate course will be automatically considered for this scholarship. The La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship rewards high achieving International students. This scholarship is worth between 15% to 25% off the annual tuition fees for the duration of studies.

Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and be applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
Be a new International student applying for 2024-2026 intakes.
Be a full fee-paying student (Non-sponsored).
Apply to a program in the List of eligible courses.
Not available to humanitarian or other permanent visa holders.

Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the University based on their:

WAM*	ATAR Equivalent	Scholarship	Amount
60-69.9	60-69	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 15%	15%
70-74.9	70-74	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 20%	20%
75+	75+	La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship - 25%	25%

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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