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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Course code: #ENB001

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $35,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    53 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    106488A

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

From climate change, habitat loss and pollution, environments worldwide are facing extreme challenges. 

Explore these important issues and other socio-scientific challenges with UC’s Bachelor of Environmental Science. 

Immerse yourself in environmental science using the latest lab and field tools, and emerge with an applied, solutions-focused perspective.

The Specialist Major in Environmental Science builds upon the Core Major in Science to give you skills to identify, conceptualise and analyse diverse environmental futures. 

You’ll be introduced to major environmental challenges and be inspired to innovate solutions using cutting-edge approaches. 

Including a breadth component allows you to explore and expand your learning across various disciplines. 

Scenario-based study and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities ensure you graduate career-ready, equipped to solve a range of theoretical and contemporary real-world problems in local and global contexts.

Work Integrated Learning

Get a practical experience with inbuilt professional practice units. 

Complete internships with leading organisations like CSIRO, ACT Parks and Wildlife, Questacon and more.

Access unique opportunities to work on real-world research projects. 

For example, the University of Canberra’s Institute for Applied Ecology is renowned for delivering high-quality, globally significant research with practical solutions to real-world environmental problems.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$43,250

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,700
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,250
Tuition 1 person $35,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts from any previous study
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system
  • Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
  • Official English language translations of any documents not in English;
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Passport or Visa documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

UC College offers English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at the University of Canberra College English Language Centre (UCCELC), conveniently located on the Bruce campus in Canberra. 

CourseEntry requirementLead to
General EnglishIELTS 4.0(AE1)
Academic English1(AE1)IELTS 4.5(AE2)
Academic English2(AE2)IELTS 5.0(AE3)
Academic English3(AE3)IELTS 5.5

(AE4)

UC undergraduate degrees

Academic English4(AE14)IELTS 6.0University’s Master’s degrees 

Academic background and requirement

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

  • Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent
  • Work experience
     

Assumed knowledge:

Year 12 Biology (T)/Human Biology (T), Chemistry (T) and Mathematical Methods (T) or equivalent.

China:

  • National Entrance Examination (Gaokao) 436 out of 750 total aggregates. (%58)

India: 

  • Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE): %65
  • All Indian Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE): %65

International Foundation Studies

If you’re an international student who hasn’t met the University of Canberra’s entry requirements for your preferred UC undergraduate degree, the International Foundation Studies program is an accredited pre-university Pathways program that can help you achieve your goal of university education.

Career opportunities

  • Environmental Scientist
  • Environmental Protection Officer
  • Invasive Species Officer
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Park Ranger
  • Research Scientist
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Water Scientist
  • Waterways Planner

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