Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)

Environmental science is a practical and multi-disciplinary science that spans the biophysical, geochemical and social sciences and focuses on the interaction between the living and non-living elements of the world, including the role of human impacts.

THIS DEGREE

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) integrates material from a wide variety of disciplines relevant to the environment and its management. These include science, engineering, management, law, technology and social science. You will be equipped with the knowledge of ethical, social, economic and political aspects of environmental issues. These skills will help you work with other professionals in the environmental field, such as engineers and policymakers.Environmental scientists assess, research and manage a wide range of environmental issues and provide solutions to emerging environmental problems that face current and future societies. These include climate change, biodiversity, water quality, resource management, waste and pollution and environmental protection and conservation.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

The superb local marine life, coastal landscapes, nearby rainforest escarpment, and fresh-water and terrestrial ecosystems means that Wollongong is ideally located for environmental science studies. Students are exposed first-hand to a wide range of urban, rural and ecological issues during practical fieldwork components of the degree. You will graduate with real-world experience and will be ready for a career in government, educational and research organisations, private industry, and consultancies.HONOURS DEAN’S SCHOLAR

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar) is designed specifically for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research.

As a Dean’s Scholar, you will be invited to participate in networking, enrichment and mentoring opportunities.

CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB UAC CRICOS STARTS IN

Wollongong 4yrs 85/95 DS 31/37 DS 757612/123456 DS 085261J Session 1 (February)

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I am super passionate about the environment, ecosystem degradation and climate change, but I am also good at communicating so I want to bring that into it as well. David Attenborough is a well-known science communicator, and I don’t know if I can reach those heights, but uni has given me lots of opportunities to reach out and start making a difference already. David Barnott-Clement Bachelor of Environmental Sciences (Honours) (Dean’s Scholar)

Key datesUOW Virtual Open Day 8 August

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Why choose this courseACCREDITATION AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Graduates are eligible for full membership with the Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand and other relevant professional bodies depending on their disciplinary orientation.

THE COURSE IS PRACTICAL

Working in science requires real-world practical skills and contemporary knowledge. At UOW we’re committed to ‘enquiry-based learning’ that teaches you to constantly seek out knowledge, analyse it and apply it in your chosen profession.We integrate technology into all our learning and teaching to ensure that you graduate equipped to excel in a constantly changing and technologically advanced world. You will participate in practical classes in our purpose-built Sciences Teaching Facility in the Science Precinct of the campus or out in the field, ensuring that you have the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of tomorrow’s employers.

CAREERS – Analyst – Australian Public Service

Graduate – Culture Collection

Heritage Researcher – Ecologist – Education Coordinator – Environmental Adviser – Environmental and

Health Policy Officer – Environmental

Consultant – Environmental

Geologist – Environmental Health

Officer – Environmental Officer – Environmental Policy

Officer – Environmental Scientist – Environmental Support

Officer – Exploration Geologist – Field Assistant – Field Geologist – Field Officer – Geography Information

Science Technician – Geologist – Geographic Information

Systems (GIS) Analyst – Geographic Information

Systems (GIS) Operator

– Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Researcher

– Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician

– Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/environmental Officer

– Graduate Environmental Advisor

– Grounds and Environmental Manager

– Logging Engineer – National Green Jobs

Team Leader – Parks and Wildlife

Service Ranger – Natural Resource

Officer – Project Geologist – Research Analysis – Research Scientist – Resource Evaluation

Geologist – Spatial Product

Compiler – Student Planner – Support Officer – Town Planner – Environmental Planner – Waste Operations

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