Course

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Approved Abbreviation: BSc(EnvSc)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3680.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 074707G

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Solving the world's environmental problems will require professionals who are trained in the sciences underlying these issues and who understand the wider human and social contexts of the challenges faced. A Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) will open up a wide range of career opportunities for those with environmental, conservation and ecological interests. A solid grounding in the underlying science is essential for people intending to work in this field, who will need to integrate knowledge across a range of disciplines, to devise solutions spanning the scientific and social issues involved. Some of the key areas in this degree include conservation biology, environmental analysis, regulation and policy, environmental chemistry, climate change science, microbiological and spatial data analysis, environmental geochemistry, biodiversity and adaptation, and ecology including aquatic ecology. There are a range of majors (climate change and environmental management) and sub-majors (sustainability) offered in Science that can add diversity and/or focus to your degree. There are also a range of sub-majors from other disciplines such as the arts, business, humanities and social sciences to choose from, although these may require cross campus study and are subject to availability and timetabling.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Admission

Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English and any two units of Science (Biology or Chemistry recommended).

Recommended Studies: Geography.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.

Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above, including one elective unit

Year 1

Autumn session

300802

Biodiversity

300811

Scientific Literacy

300824

Management of Aquatic Environments

Choose one of

300808

Introductory Chemistry

300800

Essential Chemistry 1

Spring session

300816

Cell Biology

300803

Essential Chemistry 2

101646

Analysis of Spatial Data

300810

Resource Sustainability

Year 2

Autumn session

300837

Climate Change Science

300843

Forensic and Environmental Analysis

Choose one of

300831

Quantitative Thinking

200263

Biometry

And one elective

Spring session

300839

Ecology

300841

Environmental Regulation and Policy

Choose one of

300836

Botany

300838

Comparative Physiology

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

300929

Aquatic Ecology

300857

Environmental Geochemistry

300833

Microbiology 1

And one elective

Spring session

300855

Conservation Biology

300909

Biological Adaptation to Climate Change

Choose one of

300861

Vertebrate Biodiversity

300918

Invertebrate Biology

And one elective

Major and Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points) including the majors and sub-majors listed below.

Majors

Aquatic Biology

Climate Change

Conservation Biology

Environmental Management

M3052

General Biology

M3056