Bachelor of Environmental Science (BEnvSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2009
Faculties
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Science Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and one of Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) year commences four weeks prior to the start of Semester 1 in the standard academic calendar (i.e., end of January).
For Semester 2, the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) year commences at the start of the standard academic calendar (i.e., end of July).
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1888
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2009
Faculties
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Science Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and one of Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 030132F
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Science?
The program centres on the understanding of fundamental processes in the environment, and the way in which they can be described, monitored and predicted. Human impact is placed in the context of all the processes that occur in the physical and biological environment. Students examine the legal, political and social aspects of environmental management, and develop skills in systems analysis and planning. This enables the environmental scientist to contribute rigorous analyses to environmental decision making and management.
Students select one of four specialisations: Earth Resources; Ecology; Molecular and Microbial Science; and Natural Resource Science. The first three years of the program provide a comprehensive coverage of the basic sciences relevant to environmental problems. The fourth year focuses on the application of these principles, and can be taken as an honours research year or as advanced coursework at pass level. Students are able to complete a substantial research project in either an environmental impact assessment or an environmental audit. Students are also able to attend field trips to environmental areas of interest during the four-year program.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Environmental Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Earth Resources Major
- Ecology Major
- Molecular and Microbial Science Major
- Natural Resource Science Major
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and one of Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) year commences four weeks prior to the start of Semester 1 in the standard academic calendar (i.e., end of January).
For Semester 2, the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) year commences at the start of the standard academic calendar (i.e., end of July).
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B and one of Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 030132F
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Environmental Science
Careers
Graduates from this program find employment in departments of state and federal government, universities, in industrial organisations, or in commercial consultancies dealing with environmental monitoring, impact assessment and environmental management. Monitoring work may be associated with licence compliance requirements or initiatives such as green production or greenhouse challenge policies. Graduates are likely to be engaged on environmental impact studies for urban, industrial and rural development of animal feedlots, abattoirs, mining and mineral processing operations, industrial developments, facilities in or bordering on national parks, or residential or agricultural developments adjacent to areas of environmental value.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Australian Society of Soil Science
- Environment Institute of Australia
Program rules for the Bachelor of Environmental Science
To complete the Bachelor of Environmental Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Environmental Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BEnvSc List comprising
- #48 from Part A in the chosen field, including all compulsory courses and at least #12 for late year courses.
- #16 from Part H.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
