Bachelors of Commerce/Science - Environmental Science

The University of Queensland

Understand the impacts of climate change and devise strategies to improve sustainability, manage ecosystems and preserve global biodiversity. Learn how to describe, monitor and predict environmental processes and the effects of human activity on physical and biological environments. Gain the scientific knowledge and practical experience in ecology, conservation, environmental toxicology, natural resources and decision science necessary to understand and manage our changing planet. You'll combine your scientific skills with knowledge of legal, political and social aspects of environmental management. Undertake extensive, practical field-based experiences in diverse subtropical and tropical ecosystems, including World Heritage rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island and outback Australia. Upon graduating as a qualified environmental scientist, you'll find employment opportunities throughout industry, government and other sectors, and enjoy the personal and professional satisfaction of safeguarding our environment.

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