UndergraduateEnvironmental Science
Bachelor of Environmental Science
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
Help businesses and governments make informed decisions about how to manage natural ecosystems in this undergraduate course on environmental science.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
38 terms of coursework
- Program structure
- Introductory courses (8) 96 units
- ANM103Animal Form
- Function and Evolution
- ENS103Earth's Surface Processes
- ENS120Introduction to Environmental Management
- SCI100Cell Diversity
- SCI102Biodiversity and Ecology
- SCI105Introductory Chemistry
- SCI110Science Research Methods
- SCI113Discovering Science
- Developing courses (7) 84 units
- ENS221Plant Diversity and Ecology
- ENS222Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
- ENS224Soil Properties
- Processes and Rehabilitation
- ENS242Weather and Climate
- ENS253Geographic Information Science and Technology
- GEO201Hydrology and Geomorphology
- SCI202Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
- Graduate courses (4) 48 units
- ENS305Environmental Chemistry
- ENS321Restoration Ecology
- ENS325Population Ecology and Genetics
- GEO302Coastal Geomorphology
- Required courses from a specified list (1) 12 units
- Select a total of 12 units from:
- ENS330K'gari Field Studies
- ENS333Special Field Studies Topic
- SRP301Special Research Project
- WPL310Workplace Learning I
- Minor (4) 48 units
- - Agriculture and Aquaculture
- - Coastal and Marine Environments
- - Environmental Health
- - Environmental Management
- - Geospatial Analysis
- - Restoration and Conservation
- Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus
- A program may not be offered in full at each location
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Environmental ConsultantANZSCO 234312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry requirements Entry requirements For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree. Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis. If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment. Minimum entry threshold Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank. Location ATAR/Rank Sunshine Coast 50.00 Moreton Bay 50.00 Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Recommended prior study English; Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; and at least one or more science subjects Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Science programs - Inherent Academic Requirements
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