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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to understand the impacts of climate change and devise strategies to improve sustainability, manage ecosystems, preserve global biodiversity and secure clean water and food.Select where you studied and...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2353, 081216B
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$43,504 per year / $174,016 total

About this course

Study environmental science at Australia's highest ranked university for research in environmental sciences and benefit from every aspect of UQ's local, national and global networks.

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) four-year program will teach you how to describe, monitor and predict environmental processes and the effects of human activity on physical and biological environments.

You'll gain the scientific knowledge and practical experience in ecology, conservation, environmental toxicology, natural resources and decision science necessary to understand and manage our changing planet. Plus you'll combine your scientific skills with understanding of the legal, political and social aspects of environmental management.

You'll also undertake extensive, practical field and research experiences such as excursions, field-based activities and research opportunities in diverse subtropical and tropical ecosystems, including World Heritage rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island and outback Australia.

Upon graduating as a qualified and skilled environmental scientist, you'll find employment opportunities throughout industry, government and other sectors, and enjoy the personal and professional satisfaction of safeguarding our environment.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Learn how to address the many challenges arising from diminishing natural resources and degrading environments.
  • Undertake extensive practical experience to develop your skills to deliver a range of environmental strategies, solutions and programs.
  • Enhance your scientific knowledge of resources, ecology, conservation, environmental toxicology and natural resource science.
  • Complete a substantial research project which includes an environmental impact assessment or an environmental audit.

1 in Australia for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2020

14 in the world for environmental sciences

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Environment adviser
  • Impact assessment scientist
  • Aviation and wildlife consultant
  • Environmental engineer
  • Soil carbon researcher
  • Toxicology consultant
  • Water quality specialist
  • GIS scientist
  • Bushland conservancy officer
  • Customer engagement specialist