Recommended studies: ACT: Biology and/or Chemistry (Major), Mathematical Methods (Major).
NSW: Biology and/or Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to the UC general admission criteria .
Course overview
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.
Students will be inspired to innovate solutions using leading-edge approaches, including remote-sensing and drone technologies, ground-breaking eDNA methods and advanced computational modelling.
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Practical experience
Get practical experience with inbuilt professional practice units. Complete internships with leading organisations like CSIRO, ACT Parks and Wildlife, Questacon and more.
Access unique opportunities to work on real-world research projects. The University of Canberra’s own Institute for Applied Ecology is renowned for delivering high-quality, globally significant research with practical solutions to real-world environmental problems.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Biodiversity, catchment science, conservation biology, conservation genomics and genetics, ecology, environmental management, sustainability, water science.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Environmental manager, environmental protection officer, environmental consultant, environmental scientist, natural resource manager, policy officer, research scientist, sustainability officer, water management officer.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
Applicants with recent secondary education
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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#2024Campuses & intake dates
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