Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga)

About the course

This degree, delivered with Taronga Conservation Society Australia, builds scientific expertise in wildlife conservation and equips you to tackle major global conservation challenges. You’ll learn through an interdisciplinary curriculum spanning ecology, conservation management, and animal and veterinary science, taught by researchers and practitioners across university and field-based settings. This is an undergraduate Bachelor degree focused on Environmental Science and applied wildlife conservation.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles supporting wildlife and biodiversity conservation across government, NGOs, zoos, parks, consulting and research organisations. The course emphasises applied conservation practice alongside ecology and animal health, helping you contribute to species recovery, habitat management, monitoring programs and conservation education. This Bachelor-level qualification supports careers in Environmental Science with a wildlife conservation focus. Preparing graduates for laboratory technician, research assistant, and science-based industry entry roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)