Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Science. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Environmental Science where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Science where you'll choose a major from a wide range of options.
Why study this course?
In a competitive employment market, you will maximise your career options by gaining practical and creative skills to solve diverse and emerging environmental problems and also gain knowledge in a scientific discipline. You will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees. If you decide either degree isn’t right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.
What will I learn?
Environmental Science teaches understanding, reasoning and improving the natural world through systematic observation, experimentation, modelling and calculation. You will obtain advanced environmental science training, providing you with the opportunity to make a real contribution to the global challenges facing humanity.
Discipline areas in Science range from cutting-edge pure and applied science to new multidisciplinary fields of science. Acquiring the communication and research skills embedded throughout each major, you will be well prepared for many diverse and exciting careers.
Careers and employability
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science are well placed for the job market. Their comprehensive practical skills in Environmental Science as well as their strong background in communication and research skills will open pathways to become environmental officers in a variety of places such as consultancies, NGOs or government departments and agencies.
Potential jobs
Environmental Consultants
Environmental Regulations Officer
Conservation Officers
Mine Rehabilitation Specialist
Soil Scientist
Sustainability Consultant