The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Environmental Science teaches understanding, rational analysis, and improvement of human impacts on the natural world. These outcomes are achieved through critical review of current knowledge, systematic observation, experimentation, modelling, and rigorous data analysis.
Graduates in Environmental Science have strong theoretical knowledge, combined with practical and creative skills, equipping them with wide-ranging expertise, allowing them to solve diverse and emerging environmental problems and to communicate unbiased information to the wider community. The advanced skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by a range of local and international employers.
Graduating students will be both competitive in the employment market and well-prepared for further study in environmental science disciplines.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- Achieve the University’s minimum entry score
- Demonstrate English language competence
- Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
Course fees
$27,401
$132,000
$27,401
$132,000
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Environmental Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists are passionate about the natural environment and aim to protect and conserve wildlife, plants and forests, fishes, natural...
Environmental Health Officer
An Environmental Health Officer ensures legislation relating to environmental health issues is being adhered to. You might focus on an area such as...
Forester
A Forester manages and conserves forests to support commercial, conservation, and recreational use. Their duties include planning and implementing ...
Sustainability Officer
Sustainability Officers help organisations reduce their emissions and carbon footprint. They develop and implement a sustainability plan as well as...
Environmental Manager
An Environmental Manager oversees compliance and sustainability initiatives within an organisation. Their responsibilities include developing envir...
Environmental Specialist
An Environmental Specialist works with other stakeholders to protect environmental areas. You might analyse an area’s qualities in term of factors ...
Ecotoxicologist
Ecotoxicologists are environmental scientists who study how toxic substances and pollutants enter the natural environment and impact the health of ...
Environmental Chemist
Environmental Chemists are conservation scientists who study and monitor the presence of foreign chemicals and contaminants in the Earth’s groundwa...
Environmental Officer
An Environmental Officer ensures an organisation’s activities are sustainable and environmentally aware. You’ll make sure practices meet government...
About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.
