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Bachelor of Environmental Science - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Divison of Environmental and Life Sciences
Department(s): Department of Physical Geography
Department of Biological Sciences Department of Chemistry & Biomolecular Sciences Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Area Of Study: Sciences (including Environmental Sciences and Museum Studies)
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 027351K
Key Features:
The Bachelor of Environmental Science provides education and training in vital aspects of Environmental Science. Students have the flexibility to tailor a program to suit individual needs and interests. It combines a strong scientific education with multidisciplinary studies in economics, legal and social aspects. Specialist strands include environmental Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Physical Geography. An industry-linked environmental research project is compulsory. 
Suitable For:
Those who want to gain a tertiary qualification in specific areas of environmental science. 
Career Opportunities:
Administrative, professional research positions in government departments, private scientific and engineering consultancies, industrial and mining companies, research organisations (e.g. CSIRO), Aboriginal Land Councils, activist organisations and environmental planning. 
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: A sound knowledge of Mathematics & Science is necessary.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 80
 
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Distance/External Study
Mixed Mode
Online
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 68
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $21,888.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Notes: Please note that this course may take longer to complete if students start in July.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL114 Evolution and Biodiversity
CBMS123 History and Philosophy of the Molecular Sciences
GEOS112 The Planet Earth
GEOS115 Earth Dynamics, Materials and the Environment
GEOS117 Biophysical Environments
MATH130 Mathematics IE
PHYS159 Concepts in the Physical Sciences
STAT170 Introductory Statistics
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
BIOL227 Ecology*
CBMS208 Chemical Analysis I*
GEOS216 The Atmospheric Environment*
GEOS237 Natural Hazards*
GEOS260 Marine Depositional Environments*
GEOS264 Geographic Information Systems*
GEOS272 Earth's Evolving Environment*
GEOS267 Resource & Environmental Management: Issues and Solutions*
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
ELS301 Environmental Management Project
YEAR 3 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
GEOS301 Global Climates*
GEOS328 Environmental Management*
GEOS398 Applied Geomorphology*
GEOS399 Soils*
GEOS334 Fluvial Geomorphology and River Management*

 

 
 

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