Bachelor of Environmental Science

• Course requirements
  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Levels 3 and 4
    • Levels 3 and 4 (pass degree)
    • Levels 3 and 4 (honours degree)

Course code 2340 Clayton campus

Course requirements

The Bachelor of Environmental Science consists of four years of full-time study (48 points per year for a total of 192 points), during which a student can qualify for either a pass or honours degree. There are five core areas defined within the degree and students must choose to major in at least two of these:

Note that it is highly recommended that students discuss their choice of subjects and programs at all year levels with environmental science representatives.

Level 1

• ENV1011 and ENV1022
• Six points of biology (BIO1042 recommended)
• CHM1011 or CHM1031
• Six points of mathematics (STA1010 recommended)
• PHS1042
• 12 points of subjects chosen from level 1 subjects offered by the Faculty of Science or other faculties.

Note that subjects at levels 2, 3 and 4 need to satisfy requirements for majors in two of the core areas.

Level 2

• ENV2011 and ENV2022
• At least 12 points must be chosen from each of two of the following level 2 disciplines: atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, earth sciences and geography (24 points)
• Up to 12 points of subjects chosen from level 2 subjects offered by the Faculty of Science or other faculties

Levels 3 and 4

At the beginning of third year, qualified students may choose to undertake an honours degree in environmental science. Those students will be required to maintain a satisfactory standard and complete an honours thesis in their fourth year of study.

Levels 3 and 4 (pass degree)

• ENV3011 and ENV3022 (12 points)
• At least 24 points in each of two of the following level 3 disciplines: atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, earth sciences and geography (48 points)
• The remaining 36 points can be taken from approved level 3 and level 4 subjects

Levels 3 and 4 (honours degree)

• ENV3011 and ENV3022 (12 points)
• ENV4000 (honours thesis) (24 points)
• At least 24 points in each of two major disciplines, chosen from atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, earth sciences and geography (48 points)
• The remaining 12 points can be taken from approved level 3 and level 4 subjects

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