The Master of Applied Science (Wildlife Health and Population Management) is an articulated award course that provides a professional qualification to biologists and veterinarians working in private practice, industry, research and education.

This course is a unique combination of the veterinary and biological sciences, which emphasises the need for a multidisciplinary team approach in the development of wildlife management strategies.

The units of study in this course bring together the disciplines of animal health and wildlife population management, providing students with a coordinated approach to recognising and solving problems in both wild and captive populations.

This program is unique in providing interdisciplinary understanding encompassing study from both the Faculties of Science and Veterinary Science. Students are exposed to a large pool of world-class researchers and teachers available in the Sydney region.

Most field work in the program will be conducted at the University of Sydney's 7800 hectare property 'Arthursleigh', located near Marulan in NSW. This will involve periods from several days to a week, using accommodation on the property. Some units are conducted in the Royal National Park and at Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

After studying the course you should expect to have attained scientific skills to detect and diagnose health and other problems in wildlife populations; integrated understanding of animal health and management; conceptual understanding of issues in conservation and pest management; practical application of field and laboratory methods; appreciation of ethical issues in wildlife studies, with emphasis on animal welfare. detailed understanding of the ecology and status of Australian wildlife; experience relevant for employment in government, non-government agencies and private industry.

For more information about this program visit the Wildlife Health and Population Management course website and the Faculty of Science course information page.

On campus attendance pattern

Full time, Part time

Course level

Master by Coursework (Undifferentiated)

Handbook website link

http://www.usyd.edu.au/handbooks/science/00_introduction.shtml