Students learn to become skilled environmental professionals and manage human interaction with the natural environment.
The program develops the scientific base needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources. Courses examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Students explore natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Students gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
The program develops the scientific base needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources. Courses examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Students explore natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Students gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.
Career opportunities
Environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies.
Membership
Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.
Program structure
For students commencing 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 required core course.
- Complete 6 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
Introductory courses (6)
COR109 Applied Psychology in Health Care
ENS103 Public Health Foundations
SCI102 Science Research Methods
SCI105 Introduction to Pharmacology
SCI110 Human Pathophysiology
SET111 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Cardiology
Advanced courses (12)
ENS221 Paramedic Clinical Systems
ENS222 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Medical
ENS242 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
ENS253 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Respiratory and Inflammation
ENS254 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Trauma
ENS300 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
ENS305 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
ENS351 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Child Health
GEO201 Substance Misuse and Toxicology
GEO301 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LGL301 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
SCI202 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).