Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
University of Canberra - Canberra
Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) is a flexible, cross-disciplinary and innovative degree, allowing students to design a tailored study program with the specialisation in environmental science and a breadth component to meet individual study needs and enhance employment opportunities.
Building on the strong foundational core major in science, students will develop critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analytical, and communication skills in the specialist scientific discipline of environmental science. The specialist major in environmental science develops capacity to employ transdisciplinary approaches to identify, conceptualise and analyse diverse environmental futures. The inclusion of a breadth component offers students the latitude to explore and expand their learning across a range of disciplines.
Scenario-based study and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities ensure students graduate career-ready, equipped to solve a range of theoretical and contemporary real-world problems in local and global contexts. A strong emphasis on experiential learning runs throughout the major. Active and participatory learning is encouraged through WIL opportunities, field class experiences and hands-on exposure to emerging technologies in the lab and field. Students will be introduced to environmental challenges and socio-scientific issues, and inspired to innovate solutions using leading-edge approaches, including remote-sensing and drone technologies, ground-breaking eDNA methods and advanced computational modelling.
Majors
Areas of study
Biodiversity, conservation biology, catchment science, ecology, environmental management, sustainability, water science.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Environmental manager, environmental protection officer, environmental consultant, environmental scientist, natural resource manager, policy officer, research scientist, sustainability officer, water management officer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 94.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 71.1 | 77.4 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.85 | 62 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Canberra website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Canberra
Campus
Canberra
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Other
Indicative ATAR
57.85
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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