- A variety of specialisations are available, including climate change and sustainability
- Emphasis on practical applications through industry visits and field trips
- Career paths include agriculture and forestry, restoration ecology, environmental education
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Environmental Science
Award abbreviation: BEnvSc
QTAC code: 013011
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC316
CRICOS code: 066283E. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
The depletion of natural resources has highlighted the importance of having skilled environmental professionals to manage human interaction with the natural environment.
In this program you examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. You study natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems, and marine science. There is an emphasis on practical applications through industry visits and field trips, and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement. Graduates have the scientific base required to make valid judgements on the preservation and use of Australia’s natural ecosystems and resources.
Career opportunities
Environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 required core courses.
- Complete 4 required introductory courses.
- Complete 12 required advanced courses.
- Complete 6 elective courses from any Faculty.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory courses including core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 level)
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Paramedic Clinical Foundations
COR110 Public Health Foundations
COR111 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1
Introductory courses (4)
ENS103 Human Pathophysiology
SCI102 Paramedic Clinical Systems
SCI105 Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies
SCI110 Introduction to Behavioural Health
Advanced courses (12)
ENS221 Introduction to Pharmacology
ENS222 Medical Emergencies
ENS242 Maternal and Child Health
ENS253 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
ENS254 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
ENS300 Challenges to Mental Health
ENS305 Paramedic -Trauma and Environmental Emergencies
ENS351 Clinical Leadership and Clinical Governance
GEO201 Substance Misuse and Toxicology
GEO301 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 4
LGL301 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
SCI202 Communication and Thought
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Environmental Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Four (4) required courses:
SCI105 and SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1 - Two (2) Core courses:
One Core course in your first semester and one Core course in your second semester - Two (2) elective courses:
Elective courses should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS103 Public Health Project | |||
| SCI105 Research in Health Care | |||
| SCI110 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
| SCI102 Public Health Foundations |
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| COR110 Health Promotion Principles | |||
| COR111 Health Promotion Settings |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Seven (7) required courses
- One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation | |||
| ENS253 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| GEO201 Health Promotion Independent Study | |||
| ENS222 Workplace Learning I | |||
| ENS254 Workplace Learning I | |||
| ENS242 Public Health Project | |||
| SCI202 Communication and Thought |
Elective course: (1)
Select one (1) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses:
ENS300 should be studied in Semester 1
- Three (3) elective courses:
3 elective courses must be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS300 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| ENS351 Paramedic Professional Studies | |||
| GEO301 Science Research Methods | |||
| LGL301 Human Physiology | |||
| ENS305 Human Anatomy |
Elective courses: (3)
Select three (3) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).