Undergraduate study in Environmental Science
What can you study in Environmental Science?
You can study Environmental Science as a major in the Bachelor of Science.
In the Environmental Science major you’ll study a range of topics, including:
- The biophysical processes underlying environmental problems
- Human interactions with environmental systems
- Modelling and analysis of environmental information
- Environmental decision making
- Communication of environmental issues and risk
Structuring your undergraduate programme in Environmental Science
Complementary majors
- Anthropological Science
- Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution
- Cell and Molecular Bioscience
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Geography
- Geographic Information Science
- Geophysics
- Physics
- Statistics
Where can undergraduate study in Environmental Science take you?
The future looks bright for graduate careers in environmental science, with opportunities expanding steadily. Our graduates have been employed in a very diverse range of careers.
Jobs related to Environmental Science
- Conservation officer
- Corporate environment manager
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental engineer
- Health and safety professional
- Pest manager
- Policy analyst
- Research scientist
- Scientific officer
- Waste management analyst
- Wildlife manager
Further study options
Preparing for your Environmental Science major
Some students will feel more prepared for our Environmental Science courses if they have already studied some science subjects in high school.
Find out which school subjects will help you feel prepared by reading our Subject guide for school students.
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
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