Graduate Certificate in Captive Vertebrate Management

What is this course about?

CSU's Graduate Certificate in Captive Vertebrate Management is designed to provide graduates with scientific training and career development opportunities in the fields associated with captive vertebrate management.

About the course

The course aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in wildlife management, conservation ecology, reintroduction ecology, and assisted breeding technologies.

Students learn how to:

  • implement best practices in the display and management of captive and wild populations of vertebrates based on a thorough understanding of: reproduction biology, population ecology, wildlife management, captive vertebrate management, animal behaviour, captive animal health, and master planning and exhibit design
  • put into place an integrated framework for assessing and implementing appropriate management strategies and technologies
  • identify and respond to a range of critical management issues related to the survival, display and breeding enhancement of wild and captive vertebrate populations.

Campus

Wagga Wagga

Duration

1 year by distance education

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must complete 32 points.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.


Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/captive_vertebrate_management

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At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

1 year by distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

Admission code/s

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