You will learn about the biogeochemical processes that occur in both natural and degraded environments and specialise with a minor in either environmental chemistry or environmental biology.

You can also choose to minor in geoscience (environmental engineering) or geospatial science, or gain a breadth of knowledge across all the minors, depending on your preferred career pathway.

Over the course of your studies, you will undertake both practical and industry-relevant activities, gaining:

• considerable hands-on experience with equipment, both in the laboratory and in the field
• frequent field trips during second and third year
• working on collaborative projects with industry.

Many of these activities involve working in small groups to foster teamwork and a collaborative approach to research and projects.

Career Outcomes

Your work as an environmental scientist may involve laboratory work, field work, report writing, and research.

Typical tasks graduates perform include:

• sample collection and analysis
• waste management
• ongoing monitoring and assessment
• environmental impact assessment
• site remediation
• policy development
• cleaner production
• environmental education and training
• environmental auditing.

A number of graduates are now in senior positions in several industry areas, including:

• The Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)
• The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
• catchment management authorities
• agricultural and research agencies
• environmental consultancies
• higher education.

Professional recognition and accreditation

All graduates will be eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.