Bachelor of Environmental Science (Ecology and Conservation)

On completion of this program, students should be able to:

• apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical and applied knowledge in the environmental sciences, with in-depth knowledge in one or more specialist disciplines.

• apply a range of cognitive, technical and practical skills reflecting the underlying principles of one or more environmental science disciplines, to collect, analyse, interpret and present environmental science data using appropriate experimental, computational, statistical and technological approaches.

• exhibit well developed scientific literacy and oral, written and digital communication skills to explain environmental sciences issues and scientific results to a range of audiences.

• work independently and collaboratively to critically and creatively analyse issues and develop appropriate understanding and solutions to complex environmental problems across a range of cultural, institutional, national and global contexts.

• display ethical, professional and cultural awareness, including those of Indigenous knowledge systems and practises, in a wide diversity of professional applications.

Discover more about the relationship between people, the environment and other organisms, the impacts of humans on biodiversity and the environment, and how we can live more sustainably. Learn about Indigenous relationships with country and how this knowledge and perspective can be incorporated into natural resource management. Learn the scientific and ecological theory underpinning land management and biodiversity conservation. Develop skills and hands-on industry experience with extensive ecological field work across a range of ecosystems as well as site visits, residential schools and laboratory sessions, and over 100 hours of industry placements.

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QS Ranking 2024:

24

Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:

24

ATAR/Selection Rank + General Mathematics Subject pre-requisite + English Language Proficiency

Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.

Residential School/s + Work Integrated Learning