Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
Bachelor of Environment and Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation
Summary The Bachelor of Environment explores critical environmental systems and processes, relationships between humans and their environments, and the interactions that influence sustainable futures. It’s founded in the scientific aspects of the environment, the effects of human-induced changes, and the management of resources. You’ll become highly knowledgeable about how individuals,…
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Summary
The Bachelor of Environment explores critical environmental systems and processes, relationships between humans and their environments, and the interactions that influence sustainable futures. It’s founded in the scientific aspects of the environment, the effects of human-induced changes, and the management of resources. You’ll become highly knowledgeable about how individuals, societies and governments can best navigate a path towards sustainability, and economic and social prosperity. With huge growth projected in the environment sector in the coming years, this skill set will see you in high demand. The broad and flexible Bachelor of Biodiversity and Conservation – which uniquely combines studies in plant and animal sciences, ecology and new remote sensing with environmental and conservation management – will equip you with such specialist skills.
Key features
Complete an extensive supervised project
Undertake an industry-based project to solve a real-world problem, and be prepared for a successful start to your career. Undertake field trips in Australia and overseas
Gain practical experience in places in New South Wales, such as Seal Rocks and Wee Jasper, and in New Zealand and further afield. Study in our state-of-the-art facilities and in the field
Enhance your learning by studying in modern labs designed to foster collaboration, and in a number of exciting field settings. Enhance your learning within our unique fauna park
Get hands-on experience in our 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Biodiversity informatics adviser
Bioprospector
Climate scientist or atmospheric physicist
Conservation policymaker
Ecological sustainability officer
Ecosystems scientist
Environmental and social impact assessor
Environmental geologist
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Environmental or geotechnical consultant
Environmental scientist
Meteorologist
National parks manager
Natural resource manager
Research scientist
Resource manager
River or land management officer
Spatial information officer
Wildlife manager
Zoo captive breeding programs manager
Employers
Agricultural agencies
Agricultural agencies
Australian Museum
Bureau of Meteorology or Weather zone
Conservation agencies
Environmental and conservation groups
Environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancies
Environmental protection agencies
Fisheries and forestry agencies
Government agencies and departments
Local councils
Mining companies
NGOs
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Not-for-profit organisations
Research institutes
State forest and national park authorities
Water and resource management companies
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
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