Bachelor of Natural Resources
The Bachelor of Natural Resources is a professional four-year degree built around basic and applied sciences essential for a comprehensive understanding of natural resources (soil, water, vegetation and fauna) and their management.
Why Study the Bachelor of Natural Resources at UNE?
The care and management of our environment and its natural resources is crucial to the quality of life in the twenty-first century. UNE was the first university in Australia to introduce a professional degree in the science, technology and management of the natural environment. People committed to an ecologically sustainable future choose our degree programs over others because of our excellence in teaching and high employment opportunities upon completion of our degrees. Our graduates enjoy excellent employment opportunities in a wide range of fields, good starting salaries and report high graduate satisfaction. Our programs have an excellent reputation among employers in both the public and private sector throughout Australia.
Our location in Armidale, NSW, provides an excellent base for study, with easy access to a variety of landscapes and industries located in, national parks, rangelands, rainforests, wetlands, and coastal catchments and marine areas. Fieldwork opportunities are an important aspect of your study at UNE. We have an established teaching and research facility located on a working grazing property close to the University. We also work closely with the National Marine Science Centre at Coffs Harbour, NSW. Access to a range of pastoral and agricultural systems is also available via the University rural properties and in conjunction with many cooperating private landowners.
In addition to excellent study facilities, UNE provides a relaxed and friendly environment where you will make many friends. This is particularly true if you stay on campus in one the University Colleges, which provide a supportive environment in which to study and meet students from a variety of backgrounds.
The Bachelor of Natural Resources...the application of scientific principles to the management of the natural environment
As a graduate of this degree you will have:
- acquired a strong scientific understanding of global environmental issues and natural resources management
- well-developed technical competencies in the field, laboratory and professional workplace related to environmental science and natural resources management
- extensive experience in fieldwork and application of knowledge and skills in diverse and changing environments
- developed skills in: written scientific communication, oral scientific communication, cooperative teamwork and problem solving
- acquired skills to locate and critically evaluate scientific information
- essential professional skills: the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, critically evaluate and solve problems, negotiate and communicate effectively with varied audiences
- work-place experience in natural resource management (government or industry)
- completed an independent research project in natural resources management
- an understanding of, and the capacity to influence dynamic relationships between science, policy and socio-economic values for the better
- the ability to design and manage environmental solutions with consideration of policy, economic, technical, and social frameworks
- acquired a strong knowledge of management by the fourth year, in: project management, natural resources policy, land, water and catchment management, environmental economics, hydrology and engineering
- the opportunity to proceed to higher degree research
- a distinct career advantage with increased opportunities for career progression
Summary Information:
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| Study Mode | 77.10-77.15 |
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| Commencement | N/A |
| Fees | CSP / International |
| Entry Requirements |
Normal admission requirements apply, Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and recommended study is Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics. The Faculty offers Foundation Studies in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for students who do not have the recommended background knowledge. |
Full details on this course can be found in the Course and Unit Catalogue.
Careers
As society realises the need to meet its obligations towards sustainable development, trained and skilled graduates in natural resources management are highly sought after. Some of the main career opportunities in natural resources management include:
Research, planning and management in government agencies at local, state and federal ends, dealing with:
- Natural resources and their management
- Environment
- Agriculture and soil conservation
- Environmental protection and pollution
- Natural heritage
- Flora and fauna conservation
- Forests
- Environmental planning
- Resource policy
Private enterprise in the following industries:
- Mining
- Environmental consultancy
- Engineering
- Planning and development
- Law firms
Non-government environmental organisations and overseas aid organisations.
Contacts:
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Future Students may also call 1800 818 865 |
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