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Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Undertake a research apprenticeship at Australia's highest-ranked university for research in environmental sciences.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

2459, 102789J

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$48,160 per year / $48,160 total

About this course

Undertake a research apprenticeship at Australia's highest-ranked university for research in environmental sciences.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Environmental Science (or equivalent), with:

a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

Prerequisites

Bachelor of Environmental Science (or equivalent), with:

a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.

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


Subject	Qualification equivalent

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 (Honours) 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

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with a flexible program that gives you the freedom to follow your passion.
Work under the guidance of a researcher and learn how to deliver a range of environmental strategies and solutions based on your findings.
Be in high demand by employers for your ability to think critically and work independently.

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:

Research scientist
Environmental scientist
Environmental researcher
Environment adviser
Impact assessment scientist
Aviation and wildlife consultant
Soil carbon researcher
Toxicology consultant
Water quality specialist

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).

81.9%

Overall satisfaction

83.9%

Skill scale

77%

Teaching scale

78.7%

Employed full-time

$72.4k

Average salary

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