Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
Undertake a research apprenticeship at Australia’s highest-ranked university for research in environmental sciences. Open up pathways to further research, postgraduate study options and exciting career opportunities by undertaking an additional year of study to obtain your honours in environmental science. During your honours year, you’ll work under the guidance of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Undertake a research apprenticeship at Australia’s highest-ranked university for research in environmental sciences.
Open up pathways to further research, postgraduate study options and exciting career opportunities by undertaking an additional year of study to obtain your honours in environmental science.
During your honours year, you’ll work under the guidance of a researcher to pursue an independent research project in an area of interest.
Learn how to research the environment, apply your critical thinking skills and communicate and present your results.
Depending on the nature of your research project, you can also undertake fieldwork in diverse subtropical and tropical ecosystems, including World Heritage rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island and outback Australia.
When you graduate, you’ll find employment and research opportunities throughout industry, government and other sectors, and enjoy the personal and professional satisfaction of safeguarding our environment.
Alternately, further your research ambitions by continuing into a higher degree by research to further develop your skills and make significant contributions to knowledge.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Research scientist
Environmental scientist
Environmental researcher
Environment adviser
Impact assessment scientist
Aviation and wildlife consultant
Soil carbon researcher
Toxicology consultant
Water quality specialist
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Environmental Science (or equivalent), with:
a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic – Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE – A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES – Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Queensland (UQ) is in the world’s top 50 universities. It is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and is the winner of more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. UQ is a member of the Universities 21 and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities and a member of Universities Australia. UQ is a multicultural hub home to nearly 20,200 international students from 142 countries. Based in Brisbane, UQ has three campuses with advanced facilities and centres to support its students.
