Bachelor of Science and Environment

The Bachelor of Science and Environment equips you with the skills and knowledge for a fulfilling career in science. Throughout the course you'll participate in practical learning experiences, both on campus and in the field and develop the ability to think critically and solve complex problems. Your core units of study will have a skills-focus to help you develop field and laboratory competencies useful for research and desired by industry and government. Further study will include transdisciplinary subjects in your chosen major and minor, such as geography, sustainability, agriculture, and community engagement, in addition to underpinning biological and chemical sciences, will develop skills and knowledge that enable you to contribute to the sustainability of ecosystems and societies.

You may choose from majors in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, Environmental Management or Earth and Climate Science, all of which incorporate aspects of environmental studies. You'll further tailor your science degree to your interests and career goals by choosing a minor from a broad range of complementary fields:

• Agronomy
• AgTech
• Botany and Zoology
• Chemistry
• Earth and Climate Science
• Environmental Management
• Liberal Studies
• Livestock
• Sustainable Futures

You will benefit from field trips to a variety of destinations, such as coral reefs, intertidal and terrestrial ecosystems, mainland vegetation communities, agricultural enterprises, mine and other land degradation sites and freshwater and estuarine environments. You will have the option to undertake an industry placement as part of your studies, allowing you to network professionally while completing your studies. Alternatively, you may opt to complete a short research project to apply your knowledge in a real-world context.