Ecology and evolutionary biology

Choose a major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Evolve your knowledge

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology focuses on the study of living animals, plants and fungi, how they interact, and their role in the complex ecology of life in communities. Explore your love of nature and grow your understanding of the evolution and ecology of biodiversity in Australia and around the world. How does life on Earth respond to changing conditions? How are humans impacting on the environment and what can we do to live sustainably within our ecosystems? How can you lend your knowledge to the environmental challenges of tomorrow?

Why study Ecology and Evolutionary Biology?

Develop the skills and knowledge to help you protect the environment
Explore how the diversity of life on earth has evolved
Learn how living species interact in communities and ecosystems
Use scientific approaches to solving environmental problems
Develop laboratory and field skills in ecology

What you will study

Evolution, genetics and biological diversity
Molecular science
Ecology
Biostatistics
Chemistry, chemical structure and bonding
Experimental design
Conservation biology and restoration ecology
Palaeontology

Add Ecology and Evolutionary Biology to your degree

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation

Bachelor of Science

How many topics will you study?

A major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology consists of:

22.5 units of Year 1 topics
18 units of Year 2 topics
18 units of Year 3 topics

Your career

Graduate ready to pursue a career in ecology, animal behaviour, environmental management or consulting, conservation, science writing, policy, or ecotourism.

Potential occupations include: