Bachelor of Environmental Science | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Environmental Science

Become a skilled environmental professional and manage human interaction with the natural environment.

Develop the scientific base needed to make judgements on the preservation and use of Australia’s natural ecosystems and resources. Examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Study natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. Gain practical skills through field trips and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement.

CRICOS code
066283E
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013011
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 66
UniSC program code
SC316
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
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

Develop the scientific base needed to make judgements on the preservation and use of Australia’s natural ecosystems and resources. Examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. Study natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science. 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

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 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
COR110 Writing the Short Story
COR111 Writing Poetry

Introductory courses (4)

ENS103 Work Integrated Learning Project
SCI102 Work Integrated Learning Placement
SCI105 Writing Your Novel
SCI110 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication

Advanced courses (12)

ENS221 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events
ENS222 Anatomy and Physiology
ENS242 Think Health
ENS253 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
ENS254 Introduction to Coaching Science
ENS300 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
ENS305 Introduction to Behavioural Health
ENS351 Principles of Nutrition
GEO201 Sport and Exercise Psychology
GEO301 Motor Control and Learning
LGL301 Nutrition for Health and Exercise
SCI202 Professional Placement in Sport Studies

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

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Total units: 288