Engineering Technology, Environmental and Earth Sciences

Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms. An Ecologist is a biologist who studies the relationships between organisms and their environment. On completion of this three-year degree you will be able practice as an Ecologist. Ecologists work outdoors or in laboratories and in this degree we aim to train a work-ready graduate through field and practical laboratories. Employment opportunities for ecologists include government agencies, consulting firms, research laboratories, botanic gardens, museums, and in private industries such as those that produce energy, timber, and aquaculture.

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You will study environmental issues with experienced biologists, ecologists and environmental managers. This degree provides graduates with an understanding of the building blocks of our environment and their interactions, providing them with the key scientific knowledge and skills required by employers. The program centres on a core of science training placed in the context of the physical and biological environment, with the option of a major in environmental management to gain additional skills in on-ground management of natural resources. Career opportunities are in national parks, natural resources and environmental protection, environmental consultancies, and industries such as mining and agriculture. If you are at all concerned about the natural environment and a sustainable future, you should consider Environmental Science.

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The Bachelor of Engineering Technology has been developed with specific industry input to address the national skills shortage in the two major areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Industry also provides traineeships and scholarships, as well as the opportunity for on-the-job training and work placement. The degree will equip you with an understanding of the principles of sustainable development and help you develop the ability to implement that knowledge. You will be provided with the necessary skills to embrace a holistic analysis of design, where environmental factors are considered an integral part of the design process. On completion of the degree, graduates can study a fourth year at the University of Southern Queensland and obtain a professional degree accredited by Engineering Australia.

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Australia’s economy is heavily reliant on the export of mineral and energy resources and there are excellent job prospects in all areas of Geoscience. Australia is currently experiencing a minerals boom and is also facing ongoing environmental challenges such as shortage of water, increased salinity of agricultural soils and loss of biodiversity resulting in strong demand for comprehensively trained geoscientists. The Bachelor of GeoScience provides the opportunity to study a major in Fossil Fuels, Mineral Deposits or Remediation.

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