The University of Melbourne
Master of Environmental Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe world is facing many environmental challenges – needing your help.
Through the Master of Environmental Science, you’ll learn risk assessment techniques and scientifically rigorous ways to tackle grand environmental challenges such as air, water and land contamination and controls, climate change, energy transition, conservation and ecosystem management, and food security.
You'll specialise in an area of your choice, learning from leaders in their fields, while also building professional skills in communication, policy, planning, and ethical business studies.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
In order to be considered for entry, you must have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline (agricultural science, biological science, chemistry, Earth science, ecosystem science, environmental engineering, environmental science, forestry, geography, mathematics and statistics or physics) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Environmental Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Environmental Consultant
An Environmental Consultant provides advice on environmental issues to businesses, organisations and government departments. You might look at curr...
Environmental Manager
An Environmental Manager oversees compliance and sustainability initiatives within an organisation. Their responsibilities include developing envir...
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists are passionate about the natural environment and aim to protect and conserve wildlife, plants and forests, fishes, natural...
Natural Resource Manager
A Natural Resource Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to sustainably manage and conserve natural resources, includin...
Sustainability Manager
A Sustainability Manager oversees and implements sustainability initiatives within an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, a govern...
About The University of Melbourne
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