What to expect in your degree These award courses bring together the disciplines of animal health and wildlife population management, providing students with a coordinated approach to recognising and solving problems in field populations. Training involves study of the theoretical background of topics in wildlife health and population management, as well as obtaining hands-on skills in sampling field populations and diagnosing management problems.
Emphasis is placed on using scientific methodology in all aspects of wildlife investigations.
Two staff will take a leading role in the award courses. Dr Chris Dickman is Director of the Institute of Wildlife Research at the University of Sydney, and is internationally recognised for his work on the ecology, conservation and management of terrestrial vertebrates. Dr Tony English has extensive international experience in wildlife health, and is a foremost expert on the biology and management of deer. A further 13 internationally-respected scientists contribute specialist expertise to one or more of the units of study. These courses are unique in providing interdisciplinary understanding encompassing the Faculties of Science and Veterinary Science.