University of New England
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationUNE's Bachelor of Environmental Science is an undergraduate program that focuses on the scientific foundation for protection and conservation of managed and natural national environments. You will learn about ecological processes and conservation, air, land, water, plant and wildlife management and protection and develop skills in the field and laboratory to solve real world problems.
UNE's Bachelor of Environmental Science gives you a broad foundation in the theories and practice that underpin a multidisciplinary career working to solve environmental issues on regional, national and global environmental scales.
Our Bachelor of Environmental Science is a highly flexible course that provides you with a broad foundation in the core theories and specialised applied skills that underpin environmental science, together with a strong scientific understanding of local and global environmental issues and their management.
With a range of majors and interdisciplinary minors covering the breadth of environmental science, you will find a program of study that suits you. Access state-of-the-art facilities in our interactive learning environment both on-campus and online, allowing you to tailor your study.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
I am a current or recent Year 12 student
Guaranteed ATAR 72.55
I am an applicant with higher education study
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
I am an applicant with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
English Language Requirements
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
Assumed Knowledge
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English at Year 12 level, 2 unit HSC Chemistry, and 2 unit HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
Recommended Studies
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Biology (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
Inherent Requirements
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Intensive Schools
Mandatory intensive schools on campus are a requirement for units in this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$27,168
$101,487
$27,168
$101,487
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 University of New England
For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.
UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.
Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.
We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.
We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.
