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Faculty:	Faculty of Science
Course Type:	Postgraduate
Degree Type:	Master
Key Features:	The Master of Wildlife Conservation is offered jointly by the Graduate School of the Environment and the Department of Biological Sciences. The program aims to imbue students with an understanding of the inter-disciplinary nature of wildlife management decision making, while providing an overview of the ecological basis of conservation, harvest management and pest control. Students will gain skills in handling, marking, observing and conducting censuses of wild animals, with particular knowledge on the biology, ecology and behaviour of wild animals in Australia.
Suitable for:	Biological Sciences graduates or Environment and Conservation professionals seeking further education in wildlife conservation.
Career Opportunities:	The aim of the program is to provide students with the skills necessary for employment in some aspect of wildlife conservation at management level and/or research.

Entry Requirements:	The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree in the Biological Sciences with a minimum of 2.5. Further details can be obtained from the relevant programs of study. Details can also be obtained by contacting the Student Enquiry Service on (02) 9850 6410 or at sesinfo@mq.edu.au .
Work Experience:	No work experience required, but professional experience will be taken into account.
UAC Code:	862860 - On-campus
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English Language Requirements:	IELTS (Academic english only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Minimum Course Duration:	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Course Commences:	Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) 2009 - view the Academic Calendar
Study Options:	Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study:	On campus
Minimum Course Requirements:	Minimum number of credit points: 32 and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the schedule of Postgraduate Programs