Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

The Environmental Science specialisation equips students with the understanding and skills needed to study ecosystems, manage natural resources and address environmental challenges like climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. It blends theory and practice across ecology, water science, geoscience, and environmental chemistry, with hands-on field work, lab-based research and data modelling. Students learn from leaders in conservation, ecology, eDNA and applied water science, with access to specialised facilities and research programs.

For entry into UC's Bachelor of Science, you will need one of the following: a Year 12 ATAR of 60+, another Australian qualification, work experience, or an overseas qualification. You will also need knowledge of Year 12 Biology/Human Biology, Year 12 Chemistry and Mathematical Methods or equivalent. If you didn't achieve an appropriate ATAR, UC also offers alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.

Yes, the Bachelor of Science at UC is a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) course, which means the Australian Government has subsidised a portion of your degree, reducing the total balance you are required to pay (known as the student contribution amount). Some students may also be eligible to defer payment of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP schemes.

The Bachelor of Science includes five core units: Biological Concepts (11722), Contextual Physics with Mathematics (11725), Data Analysis Skills for Science (11723), Professional Orientation (Science) (11718), and Chemical Concepts (11724). These units form the backbone of your scientific education, giving you essential skills in analytical reasoning, experimental design and scientific thinking, and lay the groundwork for your specialised study.

The Bachelor of Science offers five specialist majors: Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Human Movement, and Nutrition Science. Each major provides a distinct focus — from exploring the biological basis of disease, to managing natural resources, to understanding human performance and nutrition's role in health.