Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Environmental Science
Award abbreviation: BEnvSc
QTAC code: 013011
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-17 / Rank-66
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC316
CRICOS code: 066283E. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• A variety of specialisations are available, including climate change and sustainability
• Emphasis on practical applications through industry visits and field trips
• Career paths include agriculture and forestry, restoration ecology, environmental education

The depletion of natural resources has highlighted the importance of having skilled environmental professionals to manage human interaction with the natural environment.

In this program you examine the connection between organisms and their environment, both natural and artificial. You study natural and human-managed environments and gain skills in environmental management, planning and restoration, managed ecosystems, and marine science. There is an emphasis on practical applications through industry visits and field trips, and an opportunity to undertake an unpaid professional placement. Graduates have the scientific base required to make valid judgements on the preservation and use of Australia’s natural ecosystems and resources.

Career opportunities

Environmental management and protection, parks and wildlife, resource management, waste and pollution control, catchment management agencies, local councils, environmental consultancies.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation; Australian Water Association; Ecological Society of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand; Marine Society of Australia.

Program  structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Architecture and Systems Integration
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory courses

4 required courses:
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCI102 Cell Biology
SCI105 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI110 Chemistry
Plus select 2 courses from:
MTH101 Science Research Methods
SCI107 Introduction to Mathematics
SCS130 Physics
SUS101 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
or introductory (100 level) courses from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Advanced courses

6 required courses:
ENS221 Foundations of Sustainability
ENS222 Australian Vegetation
ENS242 Australian Wildlife
ENS253 Introduction to Weather and Climate
ENS351 An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
Plus select a minimum of 4 ENS coded courses

Plus select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)

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

1. A maximum of ten introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen, including the core courses.
2. A minimum of fourteen advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
7. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examination. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.

Enquiries  

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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