Bachelors of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Ecology and Conservation Biology

This four-year dual program allows you to combine your passion for science with the qualifications to become a secondary teacher. You'll benefit from a thorough preparation for your teaching areas, combined with – and informed by – professional studies in the area of education. The Bachelor of Science provides the content knowledge for two teaching areas whilst the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) provides the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experiences required for teacher registration and employment. The education component offers school-based learning and draws on the latest research into effective teaching methods, ensuring you graduate well-prepared for secondary school teaching, or training in business or industry. It's a challenging and rewarding career, with secondary school teachers in demand worldwide. You'll explore and challenge your thinking in the science component, which offers one of the broadest selections of science disciplines in Australia. You'll develop your interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and practical skills, while pursuing studies that suit your interests and ambitions, with the freedom to mix and match course combinations.

Study Ecology and Conservation Biology to broaden your understanding of how organisms interact with each other and their environments. Choose to specialise in conservation biology, marine ecology or evolutionary ecology. Gain real-world experience in solving ecological problems by conducting fieldwork in a range of rainforest, outback and marine environments. Ecology and conservation biology are vital for solving the environmental challenges our society is facing today. You'll be equipped to tackle global issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, diminishing natural resources and the environmental impacts of human activity.

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):

General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C),
Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C),
and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

IELTS score of 7.5 overall, speaking 8, listening 8, reading 7, writing 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
TOEFL iBT (Paper Edition), PTE Academic, BE, CES, and OET are not accepted.