Overview
Overview
With human exploitation of the environment having taken a serious toll on the planet, environmental scientists are needed to solve issues related to land degradation, urban and regional development, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the impacts of mining, oil and gas extraction and processing.
In this course you will undertake environmental research and develop expertise in zoology, botany, ecology, genetics, environmental management, sustainability and statistics.
Within this major you can select from a range of specialisations to study. View the list of specialisations here.
This major sits within the Bachelor of Science (Science) degree. It can also be studied as part of the Bachelor of Advanced Science course.
See our handbook for more course information.
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 course lead to?
Careers
- Conservation scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Mine restoration consultant
- Natural resource manager
- Remediated lands consultant
Industries
- Environmental
- Government policy and planning
- Research and development
- Urban and regional planning
Further study
What you'll learn
- apply principles of the biological and physical sciences to theoretical and practical sciences to theoretical and practical environmental situations
- apply critical thinking, process skills, and the scientific method to generate innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental problems
- use a range of technologies to locate, extract and critically appraise existing scientific knowledge; use scientific knowledge to develop coherent and logical arguments
- communicate scientific information concisely and accurately using written, visual, and verbal means appropriate to the audience
- employ new and established technologies to collect and interpret scientific data; argue the merits and limitations of current and emerging technologies
- evaluate their own learning and development as a student, and develop strategies to take control of their own learning and development, and to continue to learn as a graduate
- consider environmental issues from a global perspective, recognising the importance of national and international standards for collecting and reporting data
- respect and recognise the responsibilities of professional scientists in society, both nationally and internationally; incorporate indigenous and other community perspectives in the development of solutions to environmental problems
- work independently and in teams to demonstrate employment-ready skills such as negotiation, leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices
