Effectively managing human interactions with the environment requires a thorough understanding of the interrelationships between land, water, air, biota and people. As an environmental professional, you’ll need a clear understanding of the procedures and skills involved in investigating complex environmental issues in a range of urban, mining, agriculture and aquatic settings.

You’ll gain a more in-depth understanding of environmental science, including techniques in environmental monitoring. Develop your knowledge and skills in Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing, environmental monitoring and selected advanced techniques employed in environmental management.

This course will be relevant if you are a graduate in sustainability, environmental, marine or conservation science and would like practice in this field. Or, if you’re employed by private and public organisations that are active in environmental planning, monitoring or management, this course will give you the skills you need to succeed.

4 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science at Murdoch

• Broaden your skills and employment opportunities by adding value to your undergraduate qualifications in conservation biology, marine science or agricultural sciences.
• Increase your networking opportunities through Murdoch’s industry and research connections.
• Fit study around your work commitments by choosing to study on-campus, online, full-time or part-time with this highly flexible degree format.
• Looking to complete a Master? On completion of this course, you may be eligible for entry into our one-year Master of Environmental Science.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• geographic information systems and science including remote sensing as used in environmental management and planning
• environmental monitoring including use of GIS and remote sensing for designing, implementing and managing large monitoring programs
• interdisciplinary approaches to further develop problem solving skills.

Our students have successfully gained employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry in Australia and overseas.

After completing this degree, you will be able to pursue careers in environmental consulting, monitoring and management, community education and engagement, gain employment in the resources sector or in federal, state and local government departments with portfolios in environment, water, energy and mining, agriculture, nature conservation, biodiversity, coastal management and planning, or their international counterparts.

Careers could include:

• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Project Coordinator
• Environmental Scientist – Impact Assessment and Management
• Environmental Officer
• Natural Resource Management (NRM) Officer.

Professional recognition

Depending on your specialisation, you could be eligible to join the following professional bodies:

• Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
• Environmental Consultants Association
• Ecological Society of Australia
• Australian Marine Sciences Association
• Soil Science Australia
• Australian Society for Freshwater Science
• Australian Society of Plant Scientists
• Australian Coastal Society
• Australian Association for Environmental Education.