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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelor of Environmental Science

  • Bachelor

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to understand the impacts of climate change and devise strategies to improve sustainability, manage ecosystems and preserve global biodiversity, clean water and food.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
2458, 102788K
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $144,480 total

About this course

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to understand the impacts of climate change and devise strategies to improve sustainability, manage ecosystems and preserve global biodiversity, clean water and food.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and
  • one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent):
  • General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and
  • one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Minimum entry score

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score you need to be considered for this program.

Use the minimum entry score as a guide. Your score must be at least equivalent to the required Australian Year 12 ATAR score. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
8028.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2024. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Environmental Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Environmental Science for Semester 1, 2024

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest9999
Median88.7589
Lowest80.1580.15
Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Learn how to address the many challenges arising from diminishing natural resources and degrading environments.
  • Undertake extensive practical experience to develop your skills to deliver a range of environmental strategies, solutions and programs.
  • Enhance your scientific knowledge of resources, ecology, conservation, environmental toxicology and natural resource science.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Environment adviser
  • Impact assessment scientist
  • Aviation and wildlife consultant
  • Bushland conservancy officer
  • Soil carbon researcher
  • Toxicology consultant
  • Water quality specialist
  • GIS scientist
  • Bushland conservancy officer
  • Customer engagement specialist

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
81.6%
Overall satisfaction
84.4%
Skill scale
60.9%
Teaching scale
67%
Employed full-time
$58k
Average salary