Bachelor of Environmental Science
Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Science at UNE?
UNE has a long-established reputation in the field of environmental research and teaching. Our staff are enthusiastic and dedicated with their research underpininnig their teaching. Our location in Armidale, NSW, provides an excellent base for study, with access to a variety of landscapes and industries located in, national parks, rangelands, rainforests, wetlands, and coastal catchments and marine areas.
Fieldwork opportunities for students are an important aspect of your study at UNE. We have established teaching and research facilities located on rural properties close to the University. We have relatively small class sizes and excellent facilities for research both on campus and at a range of field locations nearby. Access to a range of pastoral and agricultural systems is also available through the University Rural Properties, in conjunction with many cooperating private landowners.
We have exciting research programs in areas such as wildlife ecology, geographical information science, mine site rehabilitation, river restoration, threatened species management, vegetation management, conservation biology, biological invasive species, soil conservation, biostratigraphy; and palaeobiology.
This degree is also part of the double degree program, Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws.
The Bachelor of Environmental Science...the application of scientific principles in an environmental context
As a graduate of this degree you will have:
- acquired a strong scientific understanding of global environmental issues
- well-developed technical and scientific competencies in field and laboratory related to: ecological principles and methods, land and environmental impact assessment, ecological restoration, biodiversity and conservation biology, design and analysis of experiments and surveys, spatial measurement and analysis
- extensive experience in fieldwork and application of knowledge and skills to field work
- developed skills in: written scientific communication, oral scientific communication, co-operative teamwork and problem solving
- acquired skills to locate and critically evaluate scientific information
- acquired the understanding and values to conduct yourself as a socially responsible environmental scientist
- opportunities to specialize in: soil, water, wildlife, vegetation or marine science
- integrated opportunities to continue on to honours or postgraduate research
Career opportunities
There are many and varied career opportunities for our highly sought after graduates. Some of the main career opportunities occur in research and planning with government agencies at Local, State and Federal levels. These include dealing with: resource conservation, environmental protection and pollution, natural heritage, flora and fauna conservation, and environmental planning. There are also opportunities in private enterprise in the following industries: mining, environmental consultancy, engineering, planning and development, law firms, as well as non-government environmental organisations and overseas aid organisations.
The skills and abilities of our graduates are well-known to employers with many graduates finding employment in areas such as: catchment management authorities; state and federal government agencies; consultancies and industry; research organisations; transportation and infrastructure planning; visual impact analysis; precision agriculture; forestry and mining.
UNE has excellent relations with many employers who frequently contact staff to fill job positions with prospective graduate students.
Summary Information:
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| Study Mode | 72.55 |
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| Commencement | N/A |
| Fees | CSP / International |
| Entry Requirements |
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and recommended knowledge is Biology and/or Chemistry For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers a Foundation unit in Chemistry and Mathematics
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Full details on this course can be found in the Course and Unit Catalogue.
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