Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
University of Canberra
CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
From climate change, habitat loss and pollution, environments around the world are facing extreme challenges. Explore these important issues along with other socio-scientific challenges, with UC’s Bachelor of Environmental Science. Immerse yourself in the world of environmental science using the latest lab and field tools, and emerge with an applied, solutions-focused perspective.
The Specialist Major in Environmental Science builds upon the Core Major in Science to give you skills to identify, conceptualise and analyse a diverse environmental future. You’ll be introduced to major environmental challenges and be inspired to innovate solutions using cutting-edge approaches.
The inclusion of a breadth component allows you to explore and expand your learning across a range of disciplines. Scenario-based study and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities ensure you graduate career-ready, equipped to solve a range of theoretical and contemporary real-world problems in local and global contexts.
Students will be inspired to innovate solutions using leading-edge approaches, including remote-sensing and drone technologies, ground-breaking eDNA methods and advanced computational modelling.
Areas of study
Biodiversity, catchment science, conservation biology, conservation genomics and genetics, ecology, environmental management, sustainability, water science.
Career opportunities
Environmental manager, environmental protection officer, environmental consultant, environmental scientist, natural resource manager, policy officer, research scientist, sustainability officer, water management officer.
Practical experience
Work-integrated learning (learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences).
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: ACT: Biology and/or Chemistry (Major), Mathematical Methods (Major). NSW: Biology and/or Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to the UC general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
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