The Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity and Conservation) is a Bachelor degree offered by Flinders University on the Bedford Park campus in Adelaide, Australia. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 3 years to complete. Students study at the Bedford Park campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study.
Gain the skills to repair and protect nature.
Gain the knowledge and skills to repair and protect nature by tackling global and local challenges such as climate change, invasive species and habitat destruction. This degree equips you to restore ecosystems and create conservation strategies that address human impacts and secure a sustainable future for our planet’s biodiversity.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
The world has never been more attuned to environmental issues or the need to train and employ specialists who can help us reduce our impact and plan wisely for the future. Conservation has moved into the mainstream debate and biodiversity is high on the global agenda for governments, organisations and individuals.
With our Academic English program, you can improve your ability to communicate in English and the skills you need for further academic study.
Recommended for successful year 11 international high school graduates looking to start their Australian education who need a preparation program for the skills needed for university study.
Developed by Flinders academics, our diplomas tailored to your next step are ideal if you do not meet academic or English language entry requirements for entry into your Flinders University destination degree.
Browse our Flinders University Academy course page to discover which course is right for you.
Consider which study area you wish to transition into through your destination degree.
Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.
Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.
The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.
If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.
You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.
If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.
All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.
Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:
Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:
You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.
File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.
If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.
Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.
The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.
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