Bachelor of Environmental Science

This course is fully accredited by Engineers Australia, and graduates are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Australia is one of 15 countries that are signatories to the Washington Accord, meaning the qualification is recognised in all signatory countries. All graduates will also be eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.

In order to graduate, you must complete 12 weeks of engineering industry experience, which allows you to gain experience in an engineering environment under the supervision of a practising engineer. There are also opportunities for an overseas work placement of between six and 12 months that can satisfy the engineering industry requirement.

In your final year, you will choose your minor study in environmental biology, environmental chemistry, or groundwater engineering. The program offers minor studies in groundwater and either environmental biology or environmental chemistry.

Yes. RMIT supports students to undertake global work, exchange and study experiences. There are opportunities to undertake international study tours to Paris to explore sustainable cities, to study China's environmental challenges, and to take part in a sustainability project in Vietnam. Students can also undertake a team research project in Vietnam or China, and RMIT offers exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

Year 1 focuses on fundamentals in environmental science, chemistry, biology and engineering mathematics. Year 2 covers the hydrosphere, ecology and soil environment, along with multidisciplinary engineering projects and introductory groundwater studies. Year 3 includes atmosphere studies, courses from your chosen minor (environmental biology or environmental chemistry), and urban water supply and pollution control. Year 4 completes minor studies and covers urban water systems, economics, waste water treatments and land contamination, plus an environmental engineering project. Year 5 focuses on advanced environmental sampling and analysis, ethics, policies and law, and work-integrated learning opportunities.