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Environmental Science Major (BSc Science) / Environmental Science Major (BAdvSci)

Non-Award

This course focuses on understanding and managing environmental systems, offering practical skills in restoration, management, and remote sensing. Students engage with Curtin researchers and complete a research project in their third year, with options for double majors and specialisations.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Course Code

MJRU-ENVSI

About this course

Overview

This course is one of 16 majors offered in the Bachelor of Science.

The sustainability of human life depends on the health and function of our natural environment - which requires a deep understanding of environmental systems and the practical skills to manage them.

In this course, you will study natural environmental systems, restoration and environmental management, as well as the technical skills of remote sensing. You'll also learn how to apply your expertise to inform environmental policy.

Throughout your studies you'll engage with leading Curtin researchers in the areas such as landscapes, soils, oceans, environmental monitoring, spatial sciences and environmental geoscience. And, in your third year, you'll complete a research project in environmental science or spatial sciences, mentored by Curtin research staff.

This course also offers the flexibility to study a double major or specialisations in other disciplines to broaden your STEM knowledge and skillsets. These include agriculture, marine science, chemistry, data science, earth sciences, mining, mineral processing, and environmental biology and ecology.

After completing your studies, you'll have the expertise to help meet Australia's growing need for scientists who can oversee environmental monitoring and restoration, and contribute to sustainable development and resource management.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

Demonstrate a coherent and reflective understanding of the nature of environmental science, the core ethics, the social and cultural context of environmental concepts and endeavour, and the contributions of different global knowledge systems, including Indigenous perspectives and practices, especially around environmental management and relationship to Country, GC5
Demonstrate integrity and reflective and ethical professional behaviours, including responsible self-direction and collegial collaboration; working safely in diverse environments, including laboratory and field sites; showing respect for others' voices, knowledge, ownership and agency, including cultural protocols and IP; and cognisance of all appropriate regulatory, cultural and professional considerations within and adjacent to the environmental sector, GC6
Exhibit a well-developed depth and breadth of knowledge, critical understanding and application in environmental science, including at a field, systems, and management level, GC1
Select, innovate and apply field, laboratory, remote sensing and data techniques to address problems in the understanding and management of the environment via the design and development of investigations, and the accurate and ethical collection, analysis, visualisation, and interpretation of data and other forms of evidence, demonstrating awareness of limitations and reliability, GC2
Synthesise, critically evaluate, and communicate information, arguments and ideas around environmental science, environmental systems and their management, demonstrating awareness of underlying assumptions and scientific merit; communicate across written, visual and oral modes, in face to face and digital contexts, and for a range of purposes and audiences, GC3
Be adaptable within evolving professional contexts within the environmental and adjacent sectors, demonstrating awareness of global citizenship and sustainability principles, their role in environmental science and management, and a capacity to engage with complex global problems and stakeholders from a range of disciplines, backgrounds and communities, GC4

Career pathways

What jobs can the Environmental Science course lead to?

Environmental Science graduates can expect diverse career opportunities. Globally, they are required to help with the sustainable management of resources; preservation of critical biodiversity, habitats and ecosystems; and mitigation of damage from climate change, pollution, urbanisation and industry activities. In Western Australia, the growth in environmental careers will continue to be driven by the needs of the resources, energy and agricultural industries.

Careers

Environmental officer
Research scientist
Environmental consultant
Land remediation and restoration consultant
Natural resource manager
Environmental regulator

Industries

Environmental conservation and management
Mining and energy resources
Urban and regional planning
Government policy and planning
Research and development

Course structure

You can study this course as part of the following degrees

Bachelor of Advanced Science
Bachelor of Science (Science)
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Innovation

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Curtin course code: MJRU-ENVSI
Last updated on: 14 October 2025