Bachelor (Honours)
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.
1 in Australia for environmental sciences
QS World University Rankings 2020
14 in the world for environmental sciences
QS World University Rankings 2020
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: