- Program summary
- Program overview
- Career opportunities
- Special features
- Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
- Program structure
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 555198
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 144 units (12 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 144 units advanced standing (equal to 12 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and at least one of the Sciences
Commence: Semester 1
CRISCOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Program overview
On successful completion of the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biological and Environmental Testing) at Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT), you will continue your studies in the Bachelor of Coastal Studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
The Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biological and Environmental Testing)/Bachelor of Coastal Studies offers you an integrated, in-depth program of coastal studies including:
- marine and coastal processes (biological, ecological, landscapes)
- coastal vulnerability (climatic change)
- conservation and natural resources
- environmental management
- sustainability planning
- policy-making
The delivery of the program is supported by coastal practitioners who are national and international leaders in fields such as environmental and client change, coastal and catchment processes, and coastal management.
In addition, you may have opportunities to engage with a number of private and public sector industries, regional and local authorities, and natural resource management and research agencies linked with the University.
Industry placement for one semester may be available for committed students in government departments, industry and/or research centres. The University also has extensive research and teaching facilities in the Fraser Island and Great Sandy Straits region.
Professional membership
Graduates may become members/associate members of the following professional bodies depending on their areas of specialisation:
- Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand
- Australian Marine Science Association
- Institute of Australian Geographers
Career opportunities
- biodiversity
- coast-care
- environmental planning
- land and water management
- pest, plant and animal community support
- water quality policy
- coastal/environmental projects
- stormwater projects
- scientific/community development
- watershed protection
- water-watch regional coordination
- waterways projects
Special features
- a unique mixture of coastal science, social science and management, providing essential knowledge and key skills necessary for effective coastal resource management in a changing world
- includes a range of course options including marine and coast sciences, environmental management, environmental planning and policy-making, and ecotourism
Program structure
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
SBIT Modules required for the Diploma of Laboratory Technology are undertaken at the SBIT campus. For information on the specific modules for this program refer to the student information provided by SBIT.
Bachelor of Coastal Studies
12 required courses to be completed at USC:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENS242 Introduction to Weather and Climate
ENS261 Aquatic Geochemistry
ENS262 Hydrology and Geomorphology
ENS272 Marine Ecology
ENS341 Estuarine Systems
ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
Plus select 2 ENS coded courses
Plus select 2 advanced elective courses from any faculty
Plus select 1 course from:
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
MTH101 Introduction to Mathematics
SCS100 Knowledge, Power and Society
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Tel: +61 7 3244 5000
Email: southbank.tafe@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the www.southbank.edu.au
University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au