Bachelor of Science (Environment & Sustainability)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-22 | - |
| 2024-05-13 | - |
| 2024-09-02 | - |
| 2025-02-10 | - |
| 2025-05-26 | - |
| 2025-09-08 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability) equips students with a deep understanding of environmental issues, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and natural resource management. This 24-unit program offers core courses and a choice of majors, preparing graduates for careers as climatologists, environmental scientists, conservationists, and other professionals in the sustainability field. The program is available in various study modes and intakes, including on-campus, external, and online.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science (Environment and Sustainability) is designed for individuals interested in exploring environmental science, biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and natural resource management for a more sustainable future. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of major environmental issues such as biodiversity loss and climate change, as well as the social, political, and environmental implications of human impacts on the globe.
Outline:
The program consists of 24 units, including:
- 4 core courses
- 1 x Environment & Sustainability 8-unit major
Careers:
Graduates of the program may find employment as climatologists, climate scientists, climate policy analysts, agricultural scientists, conservation and biodiversity managers, environmental consultants, ecologists, environmental scientists, and natural resource managers. Industries and employers may include the resources/mining industries, national parks, universities, defense organizations, CSIRO, state and federal government departments, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, and other organizations contributing to sustainable utilization and management of natural resources.
Other:
- Students may choose to study the Bachelor of Science as part of a double degree with the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business.
- The program is offered on-campus, externally, and online.
- Intakes are available in February, May, and September.
Entry Requirements:
- Recent secondary education:
- Adjusted ATAR: 65.60
- Unadjusted ATAR: 64.80
- Pre-requisites:
- Subject pre-requisite: General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.
- Assumed knowledge:
- English (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)
- One of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Adjustments are additional points given in certain circumstances that may increase your Rank.
- UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.
- TAFE (VET) qualification:
- If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
- Work and life experience:
- You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
- English language requirements:
- You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
- Recognition of prior learning or work experience:
- You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
