• This one-year program provides a comprehensive education in the ecosystems and evolutionary potential of the world's flora and fauna. It's suitable for those with an approved bachelor's degree – see the 'Program details' tab for entry requirements.
• Undertake high-level coursework that covers all aspects of biodiversity and conservation, environmental philosophy, national and international conservation policy, and systematic conservation decision-making processes.
• Benefit from an intensive structure designed around blocks of fieldwork that allow you to complete the equivalent of three semesters of study in just 12 months. You'll learn from world-class researchers and teachers.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience as you apply your knowledge on field trips to subtropical rainforests, national parks, outback Australia, nature reserves and UQ's Heron Island and Moreton Bay research stations.

Conservation professionals work in the field and in offices across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

They typically work in government departments, universities, non-profit organisations, or in industry in various managerial, educational, research and consultancy roles.

Expect to find work in areas such as:

• national parks and wildlife conservation
• natural resource management
• policy development
• mining
• agriculture
• education
• research.