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Subject Overview

From studying the environmental effects of human activity to applying scientific knowledge and skills to preserve and restore our natural heritage – Environmental Science seeks solutions to pressing environmental problems.

You will focus on real-world problems, the biological, chemical and physical processes that underlie them, and ways in which humans interact in these issues. You will gain skills in understanding and processing scientific information. You will analyse and model environmental data, and communicate that information, including the risk and uncertainty involved in it, to better preserve and restore our natural environment.

Knowledge and Skills

From studying the environmental effects of human activity to applying scientific knowledge and skills to preserve and restore our natural heritage – Environmental Science seeks solutions to pressing environmental problems.

You will focus on real-world problems, the biological, chemical and physical processes that underlie them, and ways in which humans interact in these issues. You will gain skills in understanding and processing scientific information. You will analyse and model environmental data, and communicate that information, including the risk and uncertainty involved in it, to better preserve and restore our natural environment.

In the Environmental Science major you’ll study a range of topics, including:
- The biophysical processes underlying environmental problems
- Human interactions with environmental systems
- Modelling and analysis of environmental information
- Environmental decision making
- Communication of environmental issues and risk

Potential Careers

Our Environmental Science graduates are employed in a diverse range of careers in research and development, including local and regional government and non-governmental organisations.

The future looks bright for graduate careers in environmental science, with opportunities expanding steadily. Our graduates have been employed in a very diverse range of careers.
Jobs related to Environmental Science
- Conservation officer
- Corporate environment manager
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental engineer
- Health and safety professional
- Pest manager
- Policy analyst
- Research scientist
- Scientific officer
- Waste management analyst
- Wildlife manager

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 15 points for all Stage I Compulsory Course, and
  • 15 points from Stage I Elective Courses, and
  • 30 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Stage II Elective Courses, and
  • 30 points for all Stage III Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Stage III Elective Courses

Stage I Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Stage I Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Stage III Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following: