Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences) builds deep understanding and practical experience as well as industry and community engagement, with double majors and major/minor combinations available in different specialisations or other disciplines to enhance how science operates in managing the environment and conserving threatened species and communities.

Contacts

Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Integrate and apply a coherent body of theoretical and practical knowledge, including underlying concepts and principles, in one or more of the environmental and conservation sciences. 

2.

Explain the methods of environmental and conservation sciences involved in developing scientific knowledge about biotic, abiotic and social processes and marine and/or terrestrial ecosystems

3.

Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field studies by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools, as appropriate to one or more of the environmental and conservation sciences.  

4.

Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources. 

5.

Organise, analyse and interpret scientific data using qualitative, mathematical, statistical, spatial or technological skills. 

6.

Convey scientific ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills. 

7.

Identify and solve unexpected and complex problems, including anthropogenic impacts, by integrating multidisciplinary scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and well-developed judgement. 

8.

Work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts, individually and in collaboration with others, by applying knowledge of regulatory requirements, ethical principles and cultural frameworks. 

9.

Reflect on current skills, knowledge, attitudes, and performance and on professional needs to achieve lifelong learning. 

Structure
72 credit points

Options24 credit points

Additional information

Research areas:Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Technology