Become a skilled environmental professional and manage human interaction with the environment
Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences, before you choose to specialise your studies in either construction or environment and water.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Gain a broad foundation in engineering and enabling sciences, before you choose to specialise your studies in either construction or environment and water.
During the program, you develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication, and gain technical, business management and scientific environmental knowledge. Build your expertise in areas including environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems and marine science.
Earn invaluable work experience, completed over 60 days, examining current engineering professional practice with emphasis on the creative nature of engineering. At the end of your studies you will have the scientific skills needed to make judgements on the conservation and use of Australia's natural ecosystems and resources.
Majors
Construction; Environment and water
Special selection criteria
Students who enter the program having achieved a 'Very High Achievement' in a Maths B and Maths C in secondary school will be eligible for an exemption for the course MTH102 on application to the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering they may substitute another mathematically based and engineering relevant course for MTH102 as a Variation to Program in order to fulfil the requirements of the degree.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete 60 days of suitable field experience.
Career opportunities
You can find employment pathways in Government agencies, construction companies, engineering consultancies, building industry, water supply authorities, mining industry, research organisations. As a specialist in environmental science, you can pursue career paths in environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils and environmental consultancies.
Membership
Graduate membership of Engineers Australia (Professional Engineer) available on individual application; Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Australian Marine Sciences Association.
Program structure
Introductory courses (10)
COR109 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ENG101 Cell Biology
ENG102 Introduction to Behavioural Health
ENS103 Chemistry
MTH102 Science Research Methods
SCI102 Human Physiology
SCI105 Human Anatomy
SCI107 Food in Society
SCI110 Systemic Physiology I
SET111 Biochemistry
Advanced courses (22)
ENG202 Food Studies
ENG203 Principles of Nutrition
ENG211 Systemic Physiology II
ENG302 Nutrition Assessment
ENG312 Nutritional Biochemistry
ENG401 Public Health Foundations
ENG402 Pathophysiology
ENG403 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
ENG422 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
ENS221 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
ENS222 Community and Public Health Nutrition
ENS253 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
ENS254 Food Service Systems
ENS300 Principles of Individual and Group Management
ENS305 Nutrition Management of Individuals
ENS351 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
GEO301 Health Research and Evaluation
LGL301 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
MTH202 Communication and Thought
MTH312 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PHY201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCI202 Cell Biology
Major studies courses
Students must complete one (1) of the available Engineering major studies.
Construction major
Required courses (8)
ENG212 Human Physiology
ENG221 Human Anatomy
ENG225 Introduction to Behavioural Health
ENG340 Public Health Foundations
ENG404 Chemistry
ENG432 Science Research Methods
ENG451 Systemic Physiology I
ENS281 Systemic Physiology II
Environment and Water major
Required courses (8)
ENG330 Biochemistry
ENG411 Pathophysiology
ENG412 Food Studies
ENG421 Nutrition Assessment
ENS242 Food in Society
ENS353 Principles of Nutrition
ENS381 Nutritional Biochemistry
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Total units: 480
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Select a major in either Construction or Environment and Water.
- Register your selected major with your Faculty.
- Complete a minimum of 60 days of suitable work experience. Students must meet all costs associated with the acquisition of practical experience to satisfy this requirement.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling please refer to the relevant Study Plan.