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Historic Alliance with Taronga delivers two Exciting New Conservation Degrees (continued)
“Taronga is home to the largest zoo-based conservation science
team in Australia, and has been running education programs
for more than 40 years, and so it’s fantastic to now combine
our shared interests in conservation and education with the
University of Sydney,” he said. “We believe that education is a
key preventative measure and is fundamental to stopping further
degradation of our natural environment. This alliance between
the Taronga Conservation Society, Australia, and the University
of Sydney is another great example of how NSW is a leading
centre in global wildlife conservation. This partnership will ensure
that future generations will be equipped with the skills necessary
to combat environmental challenges currently at play,” said NSW
Environment Minister, the Hon. Gabrielle Upton MP.
The alliance also provides the possibility for future postgraduate
qualifications for students with suitable undergraduate
qualifications.
Feather-tail Glider with zoo keeper. Taronga Wildlife
Conservation Degree. Credit Rick Stevens
Admissions criteria: Guaranteed entry requires an ATAR (or
equivalent) of 85, and also includes the University’s Mathematics
prerequisite.
Masters of Education (Taronga Conservation Education)
This Masters specialisation is designed to equip primary and/or
secondary school teachers, other education professionals and
administrators, researchers and policymakers with the skills they
need to design environmental education programs relevant to
real-world professional contexts.
As a unique offering in conservation education, this course
will particularly appeal to practising teachers with an interest
in conservation and sustainability, and professionals already
working in wildlife and habitat conservation and the growing
sustainability sector.
Barn owl in Flight Taronga Wildlife Conservation Degree. Credit
William Stewart
Admissions criteria: Entry is dependent on prior study or
recognised professional experience.
About the degrees:
Media enquiries and interview requests:
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga
Wildlife Conservation)
• Marcus Strom, 0423 982 485, [email protected]
• Claire Laffan, Taronga Zoo, 0467 801 889, [email protected].
gov.au
WATCH our video
This undergraduate course will provide highly applicable and
sought-after skills for a wide range of careers, from animal health
to conservation.
Video
Video teaser for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of
Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation) on YouTube
and high-definition download.
This degree will form part of Sydney’s new curriculum, which
includes a fourth year for combined degrees with the new
Bachelor of Advanced Studies, facilitating cross-disciplinary
approaches and real-world experiences.
- B-roll from Taronga including turtle hatchlings, honey eaters
and yellow-spotted bell frogs.
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