James Cook University prides itself on the direct access it provides to both expert staff and amazing diversity of local tropical habitats. Studying Zoology and Ecology at JCU will combine your academic studies with hands on experience and fieldwork that will help you learn about: The diversity of animal life, form and function Animal evolution, ecology and behaviour How animals adapt to changing environments Interaction and relationships of animals and their environments The evolution and maintenance of plant and animal biodiversity You will learn how to: Scientifically identify, offset and solve real environmental threats Manage climate change, environmental pollution and deforestation impacts Protect biodiversity and established ecosystem processes Improve at risk ecosystems, plant and wildlife species Grasp how plant and ecological science relates to current conservation issues Identify and manage plant and animal species and communities.

Zoology and Ecology opens doors to a wide choice of careers. As you develop personal interest areas, JCU offers specialist work experience and study paths to let you pursue these. Examples include: National Park management Faunal assessment and species conservation Lecturing, research and consulting Numerous government agencies such as: Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.