Bachelor of Natural Resources
Why study the Bachelor of Natural Resources at UNE?
The BNatRes at UNE is by far the oldest of its type in Australia with more than 25 years experience of providing professional training in environmental protection and natural resources management. It has an enviable record of supplying well qualified graduates who readily find employment in both the public and private sectors.
The BNatRes is a program in management which is built on a firm knowledge of the basic and applied sciences. Because of this, graduates are in a position to make truly informed decisions and recommendations on matters of policy affecting the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and management of the nation's environment and its resources.
Practical Experience: A requirement of the degree is that students have to complete 12 weeks of work experience in a relevant area. Typically students have found casual employment in areas like those listed in the career opportunities section. Work experience often leads to an offer of full-time employment on completion of the degree.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BNatRes |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| Benefits | Job opportunities that require training in resource management are in strong demand as society moves ever more positively towards ecologically sustainable management practices for all of our natural resources. More than half of our graduates have found employment with government agencies, with sustainable land management and soil conservation, water resources and wetland management and National Parks providing the bulk of the positions. The majority of the remainder have moved into industry including private consulting companies or into research positions. The degree also provides appropriate training for undertaking research projects which may be in either the public or private sector or, as happens quite often, at university in order to pursue studies to a higher degree such as the Master or PhD. Students completing the double degree of Bachelor of Natural Resources/Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning will be accredited the Planning Institute of Australia. |
| Entry Requirements | There are no compulsory HSC prerequisites but it is assumed that students enrolling in the degree will have completed Chemistry and Mathematics at NSW HSC level, or equivalent. Knowledge of Physics or Biology would be an advantage. The Faculty offers Foundation Studies in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for students who do not have the recommended background knowledge. |
| Double Degree Opportunities | The double degree Bachelor of Natural Resources/Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning provides graduates with professional training in town planning, urban and environmental design, and the legal framework for planning and heritage conservation in addition to the natural resources management content of the Bachelor of Natural Resources. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of previous study at a recognised tertiary institution. |
| Honours | The degree may be awarded with Honours. The Honours level is based on grades achieved in the second, third and fourth years of the degree including the Honours project which is completed in the final year. Award of the BNatRes(Hons) can lead to further postgraduate study. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
reseda (BCC 77) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Bachelor of Natural Resources Students for 2008
Course Requirements (pre 2008)
To satisfy requirements for the degree all candidates must complete units to the value of at least 192 cp.
Group 1 (First Year*—complete 48 cp including RSNR 110 and 120)
BIOL 110, 120; CHEM 110 or CHEM 130 (no longer offered) or CHEM 110 and 120; MATH 120 (previously MATH 110) and STAT 100 or MATH 101 and 102; PHYS 131 (previously BIOP111 and PHYS121), 132 (previously BIOP 112 and PHYS122); RSNR 110 and 120.
Group 2 (Second Year—complete ALL units)
BOTY 203 (previously BOTY 211); ECOL 203 (previously ECOL 210 and 220); ECOL 204 (previously EM 331) or STAT 200, EM 234, ENVE 352; GEOL 110; SOIL 220; ZOOL 203 (previously EM 251 and ZOOL 230)
Group 3a (Third Year—complete ALL units)
ECON 329; EM 311 and 312; ECOL 204 (previously EM 331) or STAT 200; RSNR 404 (previously ENVE 361 and 423); NR 331 and two (?) elective units from Groups 3b and 4b.
Group 4a (Fourth Year—complete ALL units)
NR 411; RSNR 402 (previously EM 454 and 421), 403 (previously EM 425, 452 and RSNR 421); NR 490 or two elective units from Groups 3b and 4b; and three elective units from Groups 3b and 4b.
Groups 3b and 4b (Third and Fourth Years—complete 30 cp)
ARPA 302 (previously ABAR 303); AGEX 310; AGRO 223, 311, 321, 422; ARPA 356; BCHM 210, 330; BOTY 360; CHEM 203; ECOL 202; ECOL 204, 307, 311; ECON 326; EM 234, 323 (previously 423), EM 331 (no longer offered content subsumed into ECOL 204/404), 331 (no longer offered), 351, 353 (previously EM 453), 432, 433; ENVE 434 (no longer offered), 436 (no longer offered subsumed into RSNR301); EVOL 211; GENE 210, 322; GEOL 205; GEPL 324, 343, 352; HORT 420; MICR 220; NR 481; PHIL 366; PUBP 409 (no longer offered); RSNR 301 (previously ENVE 433 and 436), 402 (previously EM 454 and ENVE 421), 403 (previously EM 425, 452 and RSNR 421), 404 (previously ENVE 423 and 361); SOCY 313 (previously PAIS 311); SOIL 310, 411, 431; ZOOL 321 (no longer offered); ZOOL 326, 327, 328; any other unit approved by the Course Coordinator of Environmental and Rural Science.