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 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
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 units (normally 24 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS code: 030278K
Program overview
Environmental science students study the interaction between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. They have the opportunity to study courses dealing with the natural and human-managed environments and the interactions between them. Students may also gain skills in the following areas:
- environmental management
- environmental planning
- environmental restoration
- managed ecosystems
- marine science
Graduates 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
Students entering the workforce rather than proceeding to graduate studies 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 (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory/ foundation courses (6)
6 required courses:
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI103 Cell Biology
MTH101 Intro to Mathematics
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI107 Physics
Advanced courses (10)
6 required courses:
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
ENS222 Australian Wildlife
ENS221 Australian Vegetation
ENS261 Aquatic Geochemistry
ENS262 Hydrology and Geomorphology
Plus select 4 environmental science, or related courses as approved by the Dean, of which at least 3 must by at 300 level.
Elective courses (6)
Plus a maximum of 6 introductory or advanced courses from any Faculty # (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
# A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen, including the core courses.
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 mimimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen, 4 of which must be 300 level environmental science or related courses.
- A minimum of 5, 200 level environmental science or related courses should be completed prior to enrolment in 300 level courses.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to English language requirements
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
* Subject to final approval