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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Environmental scientists are needed across Australia to tackle climate change, water quality, habitat loss and sustainability. This degree prepares you to work in government, consultancy, conservation, research, or industry - with hands-on skills and field-ready experience.
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Evolution of Biological Diversity
Year 1 core topic
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Year 1 core topic
Marine Sciences
Year 1 core topic
Geospatial Information Systems
Year 1 core topic
Biostatistics
Year 1 core topic
Communicating STEM
Year 1 core topic
Coding for Science
Year 1 core topic
Global Climate Change
Year 2 core topic
Water Quality and Pollution
Year 2 core topic
Environmental Change and Human Health
Year 2 core topic
Coastal Processes
Year 2 core topic
Catchment and Urban Hydrology
Year 2 core topic
Science Applied
Year 2 core topic
Ecology and Geomorphology of Coastal Environments
Year 3 core topic
Geology of Australia
Year 3 core topic
Ecohydrology, Soil and Climate
Year 3 core topic
Field Studies in Environmental Disciplines
Year 3 core topic
NCGRT Australian Groundwater School
Year 3 option topic
Physical Hydrogeology
Year 3 option topic
Science Connect
Year 3 option topic
Research Project in Science
Year 3 option topic
6-week Industry-based Practicum
Year 3 option topic
Workplace Preparation
Year 3 option topic
Common Questions
For domestic students, the guaranteed entry ATAR is 70.00. Alternative entry options include a STAT score of 165.0, a GPA of 4.5, TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above, or a Diploma in Arts (Science pathway). There are no prerequisites, but SACE Stage 2 Biology or Chemistry is recommended assumed knowledge.
Yes. The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Pathway to Honours (SATAC: 245561) is a bundled program for high-achieving students. It reserves your place in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the outset — you won't need to reapply, provided you meet the required academic standard throughout your three-year degree. Honours is a one-year advanced program where you work closely with leading researchers and undertake a specialised research project.
In Year 2, students choose 2 topics from a selected Minor. Available minors include Biodiversity and Conservation, Data Analytics, Design, Geospatial Information Science, Marine Biology, Plant Science, Sustainability, or Artificial Intelligence.
For 2026, the annual indicative fee for domestic students under a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is $9,537. For international students (Full Fee Paying), the annual indicative fee is $43,500.
In your third year, you'll get hands-on experience with placement opportunities and undertake an industry project. Option topics include a 6-week Industry-based Practicum, Workplace Preparation, and Field Studies in Environmental Disciplines. The degree is designed to be field-ready, taking you into real environments from rivers to oceans and catchments to coasts.
Application
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