Environmental science is an integrative discipline across biological, physical and social sciences. Environmental Science major graduates will be prepared to enter careers or research in one of the following major environmental challenge areas:

• Conservation and Ecosystems
• Climate Change
• Natural Resources and Hazards
• Sustainability Science

The integrative specialisations focused on environmental challenges will equip graduates with disciplinary skills and perspectives drawing upon the methodologies employed in the different biological, physical and social sciences. Graduates will develop core skills in problem framing, communication, risk assessment, environmental monitoring and environmental modelling, which are crucial to environmental assessment, consulting and management roles. These integrated subjects develop core skills of the application of scientific principles to solving current environmental problems. Students will gain experience preparing them for the workplace by participating in group-based reviews of environmental management plans and by conducting multidisciplinary practical assessments of environmental issues.

A major in Environmental Science opens doors to laboratory, outdoor and indoor careers.

You might pursue a career as an environmental scientist, natural resource manager, sustainability specialist, environmental toxicologist, environmental advisor, policy analyst, soil specialist, or environmental planner.

Our graduates have found rewarding careers in government agencies such as the Department of Environment, Land, Water, and Planning, Melbourne Water, Environment Protection Authority Victoria and Parks Victoria. Many also gain employment in engineering and construction firms such as AECOM, Jacobs and GHD, or in local government.