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Universities Australia University of the Sunshine Coast Courses Bachelor of Environmental Science

Bachelor of Environmental Science

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 28,000
Country Rank#35
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Help businesses and governments understand and make informed decisions about preserving natural ecosystems and resources, balancing the needs of humans and nature. Learn about plant ecology, chemistry, hydrology, soil rehabilitation, climate change, coastal studies, geospatial sciences and conservation and restoration. Study the interaction between natural and human-managed environments and develop skills in environmental monitoring and advanced research methods.

In this program you will:

Develop skills in advanced research methods
Use spatial analysis and drones to gain industry-ready skills
Participate in field trips to USC research sites
Learn to solve complex environmental problems
Choose an area of interest from options including Environmental Management, Sustainability and more

Course Content
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
- ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes
- SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
- SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
- SCI110 Science Research Methods
- SCI113 Discovering Science
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
- ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology
- ENS222 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
- ENS224 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
- ENS242 Weather and Climate
- ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
- GEO201 Hydrology and Geomorphology
- ENS321 Restoration Ecology
- ENS325 Population Ecology and Genetics
- GEO302 Coastal Geomorphology
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
- ANM203 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
- SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
- ENS330 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
- ENS333 Special Field Studies Topic
- SRP301 Special Research Project
- WPL310 Workplace Learning I
Minor (4) 48 units
- Agriculture and Aquaculture
- Coastal and Marine Environments
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Management
- Geospatial Analysis
- Restoration and Conservation
- Sustainability
Entry Requirement
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

English Language Requirement
- IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)

A$28,000
Career Prospect
- Catchment management agencies
- Environmental consultant
- Parks and wildlife
- Resource management
- Restoration and conservation
- Waste and pollution control

Cost Of Studying At University of the Sunshine Coast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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