If you have a passion for science, sustainability and want to play a part in solving the environmental problems facing our society, the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management at The University of Newcastle is for you. You'll learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources such as climate change, human impacts, and the biodiversity crisis.

Right on the doorstep of the Hunter Valley mining belt, the Hunter wetlands and 300 kilometres of NSW coastline, our region offers vast environmental diversity and provides the perfect environment for you to gain practical experience out in the field.

What you will study

Environmental science and management incorporates courses from several majors including biology, sustainability, chemistry, geology and the social sciences to understand human impacts on the environment and to develop ways to address these problems.

Develop your skills in the following environmental science and management study areas:

• biological and earth processes
• environmental planning and impact assessment
• environmental remote sensing and computer-based mapping
• environmental sampling and data analysis

• environmental values, sustainability and ethics
• land management
• social development and the environment

The following list provides some example jobs available to graduates with a major in Coastal and Marine Science. Some of these jobs will depend on the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, the combination of other majors and electives studied, while some may require further study.

• Biological Oceanographer
• Botanist/Plant Scientist
• Coastal Management Officer
• Conservationist/Ecologist
• Environmental Manager
• Environmental Scientist
• Fisheries Officer
• Hydrographer
• Laboratory Analyst
• Laboratory Assistant
• Laboratory Manager
• Marine Biologist
• Mitigation Officer
• National Park Ranger
• Oceanographer
• Park Ranger
• Policy Officer/Analyst
• Research Manager
• Research Officer
• Research Scientist
• Science Editor
• Science Information/Education Officer
• Scientific Patent Examiner/Technical Advisor
• Scientific Policy Officer
• Scientific Writer
• Technical Sales Representative
• University Lecturer/Academic
• Water Resource Manager/Engineer