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Foundation Studies Program Accelerated (Science), Leading to Bachelor of Science Majoring in Marine and Wildlife Conservation Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College, Australia

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AUD 35100

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 Free

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45 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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50

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Foundation Studies Program Accelerated

Our Foundation Studies Program provides you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, medicine, nursing and much more at university. Students commencing at the College in 2025 will have guaranteed entry into the new Adelaide University upon successful completion of the the Foundation Studies Program.
 

Program Benefits

  • For students studying at the College, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.
  • We will ensure that you understand all the additional entry requirements for Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
  • The program is streamed, allowing you to choose subjects to suit your bachelor degree choice.
  • You will be issued with a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.
  • In addition to weekly class attendance, students are also expected to complete 20-25 hours per week of independent learning.

 

Leading to: Bachelor of Science

Make new discoveries within the vast natural and physical sciences – from the sub-atomic to the planetary and beyond.

Through the Bachelor of Science, you’ll unveil the wonders of our universe through ethical observation, measurement, and prediction. Develop the systematic and creative thinking required to navigate the complexities of scientific inquiry.

You’ll graduate with the analytical methods, laboratory and field techniques, and information technology skills needed to apply scientific research into real-world contexts. Coupled with your insatiable curiosity, you’ll have the insight and expertise required to contribute to local and global challenges across a range of industries.


Major: Marine and Wildlife Conservation

Our Bachelor of Science majoring in Marine and Wildlife Conservation gives you the expertise needed to protect precious ecosystems and vulnerable animals.

Through hands-on practical experiences within Adelaide’s unique natural environments – from grassy woodlands to rocky reefs and oyster reefs – you’ll develop a deep understanding of marine and wildlife environments. Delving into both biological and physical sciences, you’ll explore why ecosystems fail and how to repair them. You'll build data analysis skills and debate the ethical complexities of the field.  

When you graduate, you’ll have skills in decision making that direct conservation efforts to make an impact. Doors will open to adventure-filled careers – from conservation operations, communications, species conservation, environmental consulting, socio-ecological assessments, and ecotourism to catchment management and community education.


What you'll learn


Get ready to journey through the vast, wondrous worlds of marine and wildlife ecosystems. We’ll help you understand life in natural settings through a broad curriculum that spans biological sciences – like zoology, botany and ecology – and physical sciences, including chemistry, geography, and oceanography.

You’ll learn how to identify and handle different plants and animals, including native Australian species. You’ll monitor wildlife populations and measure the health of complex ecosystems. You’ll build skills in scientific research and data analysis. This will set you up to conduct field studies, interpret ecological data, and assess conservation outcomes.

The degree addresses major threats to biodiversity, such as habitat destruction, climate change, pollution and invasive species. You’ll explore conservation strategies, from habitat restoration to species reintroduction – and even develop some of your own. You’ll learn of some of the newest advances in conservation technology, like playing underwater music to restore an extinct ecosystem of oyster reefs, or fly drones to discover and map lost habitats. Sharpen your communication, learning how to debate effectively and advocate for environmental protection.

You’ll take courses in:

  • Marine and wildlife conservation
  • Identification in wildlife conservation
  • Concepts in ecology
  • Ecological issues
  • Marine ecology
  • Conservation biology
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Animal and plant identification and monitoring.

You can also choose electives from across the University in areas like Business, Languages, and Health, to tailor your studies to your interests.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Oct 2025

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XI Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    50 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    35100

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    The University of Adelaide College International Scholarship rewards the international graduates of the University of Adelaide College.

     

    This scholarship is:

    • Available for graduates of the University of Adelaide College commencing at the University of Adelaide.
    • Open to citizens of any country (except Australia and New Zealand); and
    • Provides a waiver of 10% of the annual tuition fee for each year of the program for the full duration of the degree.

     

    Value
    The scholarship offers a 10% tuition fee reduction for the minimum standard full-time duration of the scholar's chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

     

    Eligibility
    To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

    • Be a graduate of the University of Adelaide College;
    • Have a University of Adelaide offer of admission (full offer or conditional offer) as a full-fee-paying international student;
    • Enrol in a full time study load for each study period of the degree;
    • Complete the acceptance process as outlined in your offer of admission.

    Note: Scholarship applicants who are eligible for more than one scholarship offered by the University of Adelaide will only be entitled to receive one scholarship (the highest value scholarship award for which they are eligible).

     

    Exclusions
    The following applicants are not eligible to receive these scholarships:

    • Current University of Adelaide students who are transferring from one degree to another prior to successful completion of their program of study (internal transfers)
    • Students who are recipients of a scholarship covering tuition fees awarded by a recognised scholarship awarding body such as a government ministry or department
    • Applicants for Masters by Research or Phd programs;
    • Applicants for certain programs; see the scholarship terms and conditions for a list of excluded degrees.

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