Overview
Duration
3 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $39,000 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
You will gain knowledge and skills from across the broad environmental science spectrum, exploring environmental issues from social, physical and biological perspectives. On completion of core science courses in your first year of study, you will choose a major that suits your interests and career plans. The final year includes a "capstone" experience where you have the option to undertake a research project or participate in industry internships to gain employment-relevant experience. Combining a discipline specific major with a major in Environmental Management will equip you with the broad set of knowledge and skills needed to be an environmental science professional.
Program accreditation
Students and graduates of this accredited program are able to apply for Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) membership. There are different categories of membership available and current students can apply for Student membership, while graduates can apply for Full membership. Membership of the EIANZ enables students and graduates to network with industry professionals and attend a range of event.
Professional recognition
Depending on your major, you will be eligible to join the following professional bodies:
*Australian Society for Limnology
*Australian Society of Plant Scientists
*Ecological Society of Australia
*Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
*River Basin Management Society
*Royal Australian Chemical Institute
*Soil Science Australia
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Environmental Science is offered full-time and part-time on-campus at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. As a full-time student you will generally attend 15-25 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Graduates may find employment in a variety of sectors related to their program, as well as major choices. These include positions with industry, state and local government as well as commercial enterprises in the following areas:
Environmental consulting, Wildlife biology, Conservation science, Environmental science, Environmental management, Environmental chemistry, Soil science, Catchment restoration and management, Urban planning, Landscape ecology, Restoration ecology, Habitat assessment and management, Pest management, Urban ecology, Research science, Bush regeneration and Wildlife management.
