Flinders University

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology focuses on the study of living animals, plants and fungi, how they interact, and their role in the complex ecology of life in communities. Explore your love of nature and grow your understanding of the evolution and ecology of biodiversity in Australia and around the world. How does life on Earth respond to changing conditions? How are humans impacting on the environment and what can we do to live sustainably within our ecosystems? How can you lend your knowledge to the environmental challenges of tomorrow?

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Pathways

You have recent secondary education

  • If you’ve finished Year 12 (and do not have more than 2 years of higher education study), or are currently studying Year 12 and complete the SACE/IB (or interstate equivalent) you are eligible to compete for uni entry via your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

    • You have completed vocational education and training (VET)

  • If you have TAFE/VET qualifications (Cert 3 or higher) you are eligible to apply. Note, admission is competitive and most courses require higher than Certificate 3 level for admission.

    • You have completed some higher education

  • If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester (full-time) but no more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you may be considered for entry to most courses on the basis of your higher education results or any other qualifications that meet the University's entry requirements (eg Year 12 results or VET qualifications).
  • If you have completed more than the equivalent of two years (full-time) of a higher education course you will normally be considered for entry on the basis of your higher education results only.

    • You have work and life experience

    • If you have not had the opportunity to gain access to university by traditional means there are these options.
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    • Flinders Foundation Studies Program
    • Skills Assessment Program
    • Year 12 qualifications

    Adjustment factors available

    • Guaranteed selection rank 70.00
    • TAFElink
    • Certificate IV or above
    Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $27,540 $114,900 Fees are based on full-time study.

    For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

    For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with Flinders University.
    Study mode On Campus
    Duration 3 Years
    Estimated fee* $27,540 $114,900

    Career opportunities

    The Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) will prepare you for the following roles.

    Biologist

    A Biologist studies living organisms and their interactions with the environment. You might work in research institutions, universities, or environ...

    Avg yearly income $79,300
    Entry barriers Low

    Conservation Officer

    Conservation Officers develop and implement programs to protect our environment and natural resources including agricultural land, forests, fishes,...

    Avg yearly income $92,300
    Entry barriers Low

    Ecologist

    An Ecologist studies the relationships between organisms and their environments, focusing on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resource managem...

    Avg yearly income $101,140
    Entry barriers Low

    Environmental Consultant

    An Environmental Consultant provides advice on environmental issues to businesses, organisations and government departments. You might look at curr...

    Avg yearly income $98,800
    Entry barriers Low

    Zoologist

    A Zoologist studies animal species, focusing on their behaviours, habitats, genetics, and interactions with ecosystems. Key duties include conducti...

    Avg yearly income $97,500
    Entry barriers Low

    About Flinders University

    Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

    Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.

    Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.

    Operating since 1966
    Legal name Flinders University
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