Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (ENB001.1)
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) (ENB001.1)
Understand the science behind our ecosystems From climate change, habitat loss and pollution, environments around the world are facing extreme challenges. Explore these important issues along with other socio-scientific challenges, with UC’s Bachelor of Environmental Science. Immerse yourself in the world of environmental science using the latest lab and field…
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Understand the science behind our ecosystems
From climate change, habitat loss and pollution, environments around the world are facing extreme challenges. Explore these important issues along with other socio-scientific challenges, with UC’s Bachelor of Environmental Science. Immerse yourself in the world of environmental science using the latest lab and field tools, and emerge with an applied, solutions-focused perspective.
The Specialist Major in Environmental Science builds upon the Core Major in Science to give you skills to identify, conceptualise and analyse a diverse environmental future. You’ll be introduced to major environmental challenges and be inspired to innovate solutions using cutting-edge approaches.
The inclusion of a breadth component allows you to explore and expand your learning across a range of disciplines. Scenario-based study and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities ensure you graduate career-ready, equipped to solve a range of theoretical and contemporary real-world problems in local and global contexts.
Study a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) at UC and you will
Exhibit a breadth of scientific knowledge and technical skills, with specialist depth in environmental science.
Develop critical thinking and data analysis skills to solve a range of complex problems in local and global contexts.
Select and apply appropriate practical, conceptual and/or theoretical techniques or scientific tools to conduct scientific investigations relevant to a range of disciplines, with particular specialisation in environmental science.
Demonstrate the ability to collect scientific data individually or collaboratively, within legal, ethical and social frameworks, with key laboratory and field-based competencies.
Evaluate current and emerging ethical and cultural issues that arise in contemporary science and exhibit cross-cultural competence and social responsibility.
Critically analyse, synthesise and integrate scientific knowledge, literature, data, or arguments for effective communication to a range of audiences.
Career opportunities
Environmental Scientist, Consultant, or Manager
Environmental Protection Officer
Invasive Species Officer
Natural Resource Manager
Park Ranger
Research Scientist
Sustainability Officer
Water Scientist
Waterways Planner
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
