Environmental scientists help businesses and governments understand and make informed decisions about how to preserve natural ecosystems and resources, and how to balance the needs of humans and natural world.

In this program you'll 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 technology such as spatial analysis and drones to gain industry-ready skills
• Participate in field trips to USC research sites
• Learn how to solve complex environmental problems
• Choose an area of interest from a range of options including Environmental Management, Sustainability and more

• Restoration and conservation
• Parks and wildlife
• Resource management
• Waste and pollution control
• Catchment management agencies
• Local councils
• Science and research agencies
• Environmental consultant

Graduates are eligible to become members of: 

• Australian Network for Plant Conservation
• Australian Water Association
• Ecological Society of Australia
• Australian Marine Sciences Association

And associate members of:

• Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand