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Bachelor of Environmental Science

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

Help businesses and governments understand and make informed decisions about preserving natural ecosystems and resources, balancing the needs of humans and nature. Learn about plant ecology, chemistry, hydrology, soil rehabilitation, climate change, coastal studies, geospatial sciences and conservation and restoration. Study the interaction between natural and human-managed environments and develop skills in environmental monitoring and advanced research methods.

In this program you will:

  • Develop skills in advanced research methods

  • Use spatial analysis and drones to gain industry-ready skills

  • Participate in field trips to USC research sites

  • Learn to solve complex environmental problems

  • Choose an area of interest from options including Environmental Management, Sustainability and more

General Eligibility

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Introductory courses (5) 60 units:

  • Earth's Surface Processes

  • Biodiversity and Ecology

  • Introductory Chemistry

  • Science Research Methods

  • Discovering Science

Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units:

  • Plant Diversity and Ecology

  • Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology

  • Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation

  • Weather and Climate

  • Geographic Information Science and Technology

  • Hydrology and Geomorphology

  • Restoration Ecology

  • Population Ecology and Genetics

  • Coastal Geomorphology

  • Select 1 course (12 units) from:

    • Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data

    • Advanced Research Methods and Statistics

  • Select 1 course (12 units) from:

    • K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies

    • Special Field Studies Topic

    • Special Research Project

    • Workplace Learning I

Minor (4) 48 units:

  • Agriculture and Aquaculture

  • Coastal and Marine Environments

  • Environmental Health

  • Environmental Management

  • Geospatial Analysis

  • Restoration and Conservation

  • Sustainability

Elective courses (4) 48 units:

  • Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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