Graduate Diploma of Ornithology
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
Graduate Certificate in Ornithology GradCertOrnith
Graduate Diploma of Ornithology GradDipOrnith
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Full-time 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
A completed Bachelors Degree (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in a relevant discipline related to Ornithology from a recognised University or other tertiary education provider.
OR
Completed Graduate Certificate in Ornithology
OR
Relevant industry or professional Ornithology experience of at least five years, demonstrated by a detailed resume.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.
A completed Bachelors Degree (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in a relevant discipline related to Ornithology from a recognised University or other tertiary education provider.
OR
Relevant industry or professional Ornithology experience of at least five years, demonstrated by a detailed resume.
AND
STANDARD English Language Proficiency requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology will be given credit for the 4 subjects (32 Points) completed in that course.
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The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
The Graduate Certificate in Ornithology requires students to complete four compulsory subjects (32 points).
BIO430 Avian Biology
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
The Graduate Diploma in Ornithology is an additional four subjects (32 points).
Students undertake two core subjects and choose two others from a restricted subject list.
Core ornithology subject list includes:
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
BIO439 Behavioural Ecology
Restricted subject list includes:
BIO521 Restoration Ecology
ENM413 The Principles and Practice of Field Ecology
GEO513 River Hydrology and Geomorphology
SPA431 GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations
Graduate Certificate
Year 1 Session 1
BIO430 Avian Biology
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
Year 1 Session 2
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO432 Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation of Birds
With 32 point students may opt to exit at this point with the Graduate Certificate in Ornithology.
Graduate Diploma
A further 4 subjects (32 points), with at least 2 core subjects (16 points).
Year 2 Session 1
BIO437 Captive Husbandry and Reintroduction of Birds
Restricted Elective
Year 2 Session 2
BIO439 Behavioural Ecology
Restricted Elective
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
BIO431 Avian Systematics and Biogeography
BIO433 Ornithological Methods
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: April 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.