Bachelor of Science (Environment) - Griffith University

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Program overview

Why choose this program?

Environmental science brings together skills and perspectives from many different disciplines (including biology, chemistry, economics, geography and mathematics) to build an understanding of the world around us. Through this program, you will develop the skills required to explore the complexity of the natural environment and our interactions with it. You will graduate prepared for a successful environmental career, helping resolve many of the issues currently facing society, including biodiversity and species loss, drought, planning sustainable cities, and management of natural resources such as rivers, forests and coral reefs.

In your first year, you will study a broad range of courses in the biological, physical, and social sciences with an emphasis on the contribution of these fields to understanding environmental issues. In second and third years, you will further develop theoretical and practical skills in multiple disciplines, as well as specialising in a major area of your choice. The degree program includes extensive field, laboratory and small group activities, as well as individual and team project work. There will be opportunities to participate in industry internships to provide employment-relevant experience and undertake a research project in your final semester.

From 2008, you will select an area of specialisation from the following majors (subject to approval):

Environment and Health: You will learn about the interactions between human health and the environment, and how to minimise the impact of environmental factors on the health of the public and the natural environment, creating healthy communities and healthy ecosystems.

Environmental Sustainability: You will learn about how people interact with the environment, including how decisions are made about managing the environment; locally, nationally and globally. As a graduate, you will play a key role in helping society move towards an environmentally sustainable future.

Natural Resources and Pollution: You will learn about the chemical and physical aspects of the natural environment and the impacts of human waste and pollution on soil, water and air. You will eventually work in pollution monitoring and other aspects of the environment to predict the effects of humans and to minimise their impact.

Environmental health professionals work in a variety of areas protecting the health and wellbeing of the community and our environment.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia.

Career opportunities

There is strong demand for professionals with the ability to comprehend, analyse and manage environmental issues and problems. As a graduate of this program, you'll find employment in research organisations, local, state and federal government - including agencies involved in environmental management - engineering and environmental consultancies, and widely through industry. Trained in critical appraisal of technical argument, rigorous evaluation of data, collation of relevant information, and formulation of rational conclusions, as well as oral and written communication, you will be a valued employee in almost any realm of business, industry and government. You will also be eligible to apply for entry to a Graduate Diploma of Education.