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

The Bachelor of Environmental Science is accredited by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ).

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
• River Basin Management Society
• Royal Australian Chemical Institute
• Soil Science Australia

MY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

• Ecology and Conservation: Environmental consultant, Wildlife biologist, Conservation ecologist.
• Environmental Management: Environment consultant, Environmental scientist, Environmental manager, General scientist.
• Soil and Water Science: Environmental chemist, Soil scientist, Catchment restoration and management officer.
• Urban Environments: Urban ecosystems are the largest growing environment on earth with a major in urban environments you will work with urban and regional councils dealing with urban specific issues such as pest animals and plants, urban storm water management or advising urban planners.