Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation (BMarineWildlifeCon)
Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation (BMarineWildlifeCon)
Program Code
BMWC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2025
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation is designed to prepare students for a broad range of careers in marine biology and wildlife conservation biology. Students initially build their foundational knowledge of biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, practical statistics, botany and zoology as well as develop skills in the field identification of animal and plant taxa. Students then focus on the theoretical, practical and fieldwork aspects of environmental monitoring, coastal management, biodiversity assessment and landscape restoration. There is a strong emphasis on experiential learning and the application of specialised research methodologies specific to marine and wildlife conservation.
The Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a coherent understanding of marine and wildlife conservation and its science by: 1.1 articulating the methods of science and explaining why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry 1.2 explaining the role and relevance of science and in particular marine and wildlife conservation in society.
- Exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge within marine biology and/or wildlife conservation biology.
- Critically analyse and solve scientific problems in marine biology and wildlife conservation biology by: 3.1 gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources 3.2 designing and planning an investigation 3.3 selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation 3.4 collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data 3.5 demonstrating the cooperativity and effectiveness of working in a team environment.
- Effectively communicate scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes.
- Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by: 5.1 being independent and self-directed learners 5.2 working effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context 5.3 demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks, relevant to wildlife conservation and marine biology 5.4 personally practicing ethical conduct.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation
There shall be a Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 48 units.
- Elective courses to the value of 24 units.
- Level I courses not exceeding 30 units.
- Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units.
- Broadening experience.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 48 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ABORIG 1001 Indigenous People, Country & Protocols 3 BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3 BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3 ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues I 3 GEOLOGY 1103 Building a Habitable Planet 3 SCIENCE 1410 Foundations in Research I (Marine & Wildlife Conservation) 3 STATS 1000 Statistical Practice I 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV BIOL 2500 Botany II 3 ENV BIOL 2502 Ecology II 3 ENV BIOL 2510 Plant Identification II 3 ENV BIOL 2520 Animal Identification (Wildlife Conservation) II 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV BIOL 2503 Zoology II 3 ENV BIOL 2530 Zoology II (Marine Biology) 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV BIOL 3010 Marine Ecology III 3 ENV BIOL 3121 Concepts in Ecology III 3 ENV BIOL 3510 Research Methods: Ecology, Marine & Wildlife III 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENV BIOL 3505 Marine & Wildlife Conservation III 3 ENV BIOL 3580 Conservation Biology III 3
Electives
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Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Electives students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Electives may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are not listed as elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science up to the value of 9 units in total at levels I and/or II with no more than 6 units at level I.
Level I Electives
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student
Level II Electives
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level III Electives
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOINF 3000 Bioinformatics III 3 ENV BIOL 3004 Freshwater Ecology III 3 ENV BIOL 3505 Marine & Wildlife Conservation III 3 ENV BIOL 3545 Molecular Methods in Ecology and Evolution 3 ENV BIOL 3560 Evolution of Australian Biota III 3 ENV BIOL 3580 Conservation Biology III 3 SPATIAL 3007WT GIS for Environmental Management III 3 SPATIAL 3010 Earth Observation III 3 SPATIAL 3020WT GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III 3 STEM 3700 STEM Internship 3 or
Level III courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science.
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Broadening Experience
The broadening experience requirement can be met by any of the following:
Study abroad or exchangeor
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SCIENCE 3200 Communicating Science III 3 SCIENCE 3500 Science International Study Tour 3 SCIENCE 3510 Science International Study Tour B 3 SCIENCE 3520 Science Experience III 3 STEM 3700 STEM Internship 3 or
Courses outside the major of area of study.