Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Launch a sustainable career in environmental science
If you have a passion for wildlife and conservation and are keen for a career outdoors, the Bachelor of Environmental Science will see you playing an active part in caring for the environment now and into the future. The degree lets you explore a wide variety of areas including but not limited to: applied ecology, ecological conservation, vegetation and wildlife management, reserve management, coastal marine science, sustainability, land care and land management.
You’ll benefit from studying in our nation’s capital; the central focus of environmental issues in Australia, and will have access to UC’s world-class laboratories for eco-chemistry, fresh water ecology, wildlife genetics and biodiversity. The faculty has strong partnership links with government and natural resource management organisations, as well as UC’s Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE), which has a reputation for providing high quality research with an applied focus to solve environmental problems.
Study a Bachelor of Environmental Science at UC and you will:
join one of the most well-respected programs in the country
explore both international and Australian environmental issues
gain knowledge in applied research and teaching to become work-ready for a professional setting.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Chemistry 1a (1516)
Communication in Science (4732)
Concepts in Biology (483)
Mathematical Methods (577)
Semester 2
Data Analysis in Science (1809)
Earth System Science (8101)
Plants and Animals (623)
Open Elective Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Four Environmental Science Major Units or Three Environmental Science Major Units and Open Elective
Semester 2
Four Environmental Science Major Units or Three Environmental Science Major Units and Open Elective
Year 3
Semester 1
Four Environmental Science Major Units or Three Environmental Science Major Units and Open Elective
Semester 2
Tackling Environmental Challenges (10235)
Two Environmental Science Major Units
Environmental scientist
Environmental consultant
Environmental chemist
Environmental manager
Environmental protection officer
Educator
Geologist
Geochemist
Geographic information system officer
Invasive species officer
Natural resource manager
Park ranger
Research scientist
Sustainability officer
Water scientist
Waterways planner
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
