Course

Master of Conservation Biology

The University of Queensland · Brisbane · St Lucia Campus · Science, Medicine & Health

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
St Lucia Campus · St Lucia
City
Brisbane, Queensland
Qualification
Masters
Duration
1 year
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
4 Jan 2027 · Summer Semester

Start dates

  • Summer Semester, 2027 Starts 4 January 2027 St Lucia Campus
  • Semester 2, 2027 Starts 24 June 2027 St Lucia Campus
  • Summer Semester, 2028 Starts 3 January 2028 St Lucia Campus
Earlier start dates this year (1)
  • Semester 2, 2026 Started 25 June 2026 St Lucia Campus

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

  • TOEFL iBT — 87 overall

    IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

  • PTE Academic — 64 overall (no band below 60)

    IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQTOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.PTE Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.

Academic entry requirements

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate in conservation biology. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7 point scale in your previous qualification.The Master of Conservation Biology is a 24 unit program delivered in the regular University semesters as well as in shorter intensive teaching periods, to enable the program to be completed in 12 months.

Scholarships at The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland publishes 4 verified scholarships open to international students. It does not state which programs they apply to in a form we can check against this course, so we have not claimed any of them apply here.

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About this course

Master of Conservation Biology is a masters course at The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Queensland. It is listed as 1 year of study. Published intakes include Semester 2, 2026, Summer Semester, 2027, Semester 2, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
5551
CRICOS
077443C

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.