- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- 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
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 030278K
Program overview
In this Environmental Science program, you will 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
On graduating, 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
- agriculture and fisheries
- aquaculture
- conservation biology
- environmental education/management/protection
- erosion control
- field forestry
- government departments
- horticulture and aquaculture
- landcare and vegetation
- marine science
- natural resources
- parks and wildlife
- restoration ecology
- waste and pollution control
Special features
- emphasis on practical applications through industry visits and field trips
- opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement
- excellent employment prospects in government departments (DNR, DPI&F, EPA), local councils, environmental consultancies, and private companies
- learn the science behind processes as well as practical applications
- USC is one of the first universities in Australia to offer comprehensive studies in environmental restoration
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:
LFS100 Cell Biology
MTH101 Intro to Mathematics
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (10)
6 required courses:
ENS222 Australian Wildlife
ENS221 Australian Vegetation
ENS261 Aquatic Geochemistry
ENS262 Hydrology and Geomorphology
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
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 your USC program, you 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.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
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