Outline Outline Environmental scientists apply their expertise to challenges related to land degradation and biodiversity loss, urban and regional development, resources extraction and processing; and pollution. They are increasingly needed to address and avert negative impacts resulting from exploitation of the natural environment.
In this course you will gain expertise in zoology, botany, ecology, genetics, environmental management, conservation and sustainability. You'll also learn experimental design, statistics, communication and critical-thinking skills needed for environmental research.
You'll develop environmental monitoring skills through field activities, alongside laboratory and computer-based skills.
In your final year, you'll complete a capstone research unit involving field or laboratory data collection. Together with a work-integrated learning unit, this will ensure that you can apply your expertise to real-world environmental issues as soon as you graduate.
You can select from a range of specialisations to study with this major. Combining Environmental Science with the Environmental Management specialisation and a relevant minor will position you to help address current and future environmental challenges.
Environmental Science is also offered as a Bachelor of Advanced Science course.
Double degrees
You can study Environmental Science with Applied Geology, the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Commerce.
How this course will make you industry ready In your final year, you will conduct a significant research project in conjunction with academics engaged in environmental science research.
What jobs can the Environmental Science lead to? Careers
- Conservation scientist / consultant
- Environmental scientist / consultant
- Mine restoration consultant
- Natural resource manager
- Remediated lands consultant
Industries
- Environment
- Mining and energy resources
- Urban and regional planning
- Government policy and planning
- Research and development
Find out more about green skills and environmental job roles in our advice article, Green Futures, Environmental Careers.
Further study
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Master of Science (Dryland Agricultural Systems)
- Master of Science (Water Quality and Treatment)
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
What you'll learn
- have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in environmental science that is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of environmental science, GC1
- can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to environmental science, and have competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving problems within environmental science, GC2
- understand the constructs of the scientific method and apply these principles in environmental science using digital technologies, GC3
- can gather and interpret relevant data within environmental science to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated with environmental science, and how these impact upon the practice of environmental science, GC4
- understand and appreciate cultural diversity and how it impacts on the practice of environmental science, GC5
- display a high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6