Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013011
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-18 / Rank-61
Award abbreviation: BSc(EnvSc)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS code: 030278K
Program overview
As an environmental science student you study the interaction between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. You have the opportunity to study courses dealing with the natural and human-managed environments and the interactions between them. You may also gain skills in the following areas:
- environmental management
- environmental planning
- environmental restoration
- managed ecosystems
- marine science
Once you have graduated you will have the scientific base required to make valid judgements on the preservation and utilisation of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources.
Professional membership
Graduates may become members/associate members of the following professional bodies depending on their study specialisations:
- Australian Network for Plant Conservation
- Australian Water Association
- Ecological Society of Australia
- Environmental Institute of Australia
- Marine Society of Australia
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies you may obtain employment in the following fields: agriculture and fisheries, aquaculture, conservation biology, environmental education, environmental management, environmental protection, erosion control, field forestry, government departments, horticulture and aquaculture, landcare and vegetation, marine science, natural resources, parks and wildlife, restoration ecology, and waste and pollution control.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
SCI102 Biodiversity and the Environment
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select 2 introductory courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education. These must not include NUR or EDU coded courses.
Advanced courses
1 required course:
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Plus select 1 ENS coded course
Plus select an Environmental Science major consisting of 8 courses:
Environmental Biotechnology
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Elective courses
Select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business). #
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
# A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen, including the core courses.
- A minimum of 14 advanced (200 & 300 level) courses must be chosen, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not coded NUR or EDU) courses.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment pattern.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au