Melbourne

Environmental Chemist

Environmental Chemists are conservation scientists who study and monitor the presence of foreign chemicals and contaminants in the Earth’s groundwater, air, and soil. They determine how chemicals enter the natural environment and what impacts they may have on human health as well as the overall wellbeing of the natural environment.

As an Environmental Chemist you could be taking samples of wastewater, assessing the level of contamination of agricultural soil, entering field data into a structured database, writing a report with recommendations for onsite remediation of contaminated holding ponds, reading a peer-reviewed journal on air-borne contaminants, or attending an international conference for Environmental Scientists and conservation professionals.

To succeed in this occupation you will need a genuine concern for the environment, the passion and drive to combat pollution and ecotoxicology, and the ability to present meaningful reports and recommendations for remedial action to key decision-makers.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $79,976
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a environmental chemist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Environmental Science

On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Chemistry)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $25,440
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environmental Science)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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