Bachelor of Natural Resources
Why study the Bachelor of Natural Resources at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December, 2020
A strong scientific understanding of global environmental issues and the management of our natural resources is key to the future sustainability of Australia. The Bachelor of Natural Resources provides graduates with a distinct career advantage by providing a solid grounding in pure and applied science, ecology and resource management, in addition to professional skills in project management, natural resources policy, and land and water management. This multidisciplinary degree provides graduates with valuable professional experience and research training through work experience and a final year project. Our programs have an excellent reputation among employers, and our graduates have careers in state and federal government agencies, environmental organisations, private industry such as environmental consultants, and the agriculture and mining sectors. Students who complete a project report in their final year are considered for the award of Honours and may be eligible for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees
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Career Opportunities
Graduates enter positions with high-level training in resource management. Over half of the graduates enter government resource management agencies in fields such as water and soil conservation, parks and wildlife management, catchment management and rehabilitation, and vegetation and landscape management. Graduates are also highly sought after in industries including environmental consulting, mining companies and research institutions
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-timeUp to 12 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
77.10-77.15 / 122010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE.
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International Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BNatRes | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2009 ATAR | 77.10-77.15 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 UAI | 75 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 OP | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | The degree 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. Fully credited exchange programs of one semester are in place with international universities. BNatRes graduates are eligible to enrol for a range of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and course work Master programs. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus directly to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus directly to UNE. For more information, click here
International Students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| 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. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 12 weeks of practical industry work experience during university vacation periods. For further information contact the School of Environmental and Rural Science at ersteach@une.edu.au . The links to the practical experience forms and guidelines can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/ers/for-students/ |
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| 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. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted on the basis of previous study completed at recognised tertiary institutions. Candidates who have completed the NSW TAFE Diploma of Conservation and Land Management or equivalent are eligible to receive advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Natural Resources for up to 30 credit points. This may include up to 12 credit points of general 100-level units (RSNR110, RSNR120), and 18 credit points of elective unit unspecified at 200 or 300 level. Advanced standing will not be granted for unit NR490. |
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| 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 (NR490) which is completed in the final year. BNatRes(Hons) graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply to enrol for a research Master degree or the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
reseda (BCC 77) |
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| Further Information | 
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To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 162 cps |
| Practical Experience: 12 weeks | - |
| Elective Units | 30 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
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Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 48 credit points or the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 72 credit points or the Bachelor of Environmental Science on completion of 144 credit points.
Award of Honours
1. Students may be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Natural Resources with Honours on the basis of an academic record deemed by the school to be of sufficient merit. To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours students must:
(a) have achieved a satisfactory level of performance, as determined by the school, in the second, third and fourth years of candidature; and
(b) have completed the unit NR490.
2. There will be two levels of Honours: First Class Honours and Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours will have two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2.
3. An exceptionally distinguished student who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature is 6 years as a full-time candidate or 12 years as a part-time candidate.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will not be granted for unit NR490.
Candidates who have completed the NSW TAFE Diploma of Conservation and Land Management or equivalent may be granted a maximum of 30 credit points of advanced standing. This may include up to 12 credit points of general 100 level units (RSNR110, RSNR120) and 18 credit points of elective units at 200 or 300 level.