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Federation University Australia

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Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science

  • Bachelor

Discover how environmental science integrates with the management of conserving and rehabilitating natural and degraded ecosystems.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

Discover how environmental science integrates with the management of conserving and rehabilitating natural and degraded ecosystems.

With a strong focus on the Australian environment, you will explore subject areas such as ecology and wildlife, water and climate, mine site rehabilitation, landscape management and restoration. Learn through practical experiences including fieldwork in arid, coastal and forested areas and gain the knowledge, skills and experience required and encouraged by industry and government departments.

Study locations

On-line Learning

Gippsland - Churchill

Berwick

Ballarat - Mt Helen

Online

Career pathways

  • Soil scientist
  • Pest management officer
  • Resource analyst
  • Resource manager
  • Sustainability officer
  • Conservation and biodiversity manager
  • Cultural geographer
  • Cultural heritage manager
  • Cultural heritage officer
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental advisor
  • Environmental and conservation biologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental policy developer
  • Environmental planner
  • Environmental protection officer
  • Environmental scientist
  • Ethical advisor
  • Fire management scientist
  • Forestry officer
  • Land management consultant
  • Landcare worker
  • Natural resource manager
  • Hydrologist

There is a wide range of career choices for environmental and conservation scientists including: conservation of native flora, fauna, and ecosystems, ecological restoration to repair or reinstate ecological function and ecological risk management - where you may work to address key threatening processes, such as environmental change, resource use and human population expansion.

Employment opportunities exist with environmental agencies, local, state and Commonwealth governments, energy suppliers, water companies, consultancies, engineering and construction firms, environmental lobbying organisations, forestry and agriculture to name just a few.

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