Bachelor of Environmental Science

The Bachelor of Environmental Science degree program at RMIT is designed to produce graduates with a broad and coherent body of knowledge in Earth system processes, especially the hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere and the impacts of humans on our environment.

Graduates have gained expensive fieldwork experience and demonstrated their work-readiness by completion of two final year, capstone, work integrated learning courses (ENVI1145 Environmental Sampling and Analysis and ONPS2186 Science Project) that require them to work in multidisciplinary teams and learn to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.You will complete a minor in either Environmental Biology or Environmental Chemistry and will either specialise in, or developed breadth across, the other available minors, including Geosciences (Environmental Engineering) and Geospacial Sciences.Our graduates are therefore well prepared for the types of postions available in workplaces such as in environmental consultancies, government agencies, resource management, research, education and in the mining / manufacturing industries.Inherent Program RequirementsThis program requires face to face attendance at the RMIT City campus and has an externsive range of fieldwork that can require you to traverse rough ground, work in unpleasant weather conditions and/or from the deck of a boat.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Mathematics Option List: (Note: MATH 2123 is recommended for students who have done VCE Further Mathematics)

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from either the Environmental Biology or Environmental Chemistry Minor (Note: you will need to complete your chosen minor in 3rd year)

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from one or more of the other Minors not previously chosen

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses: (Note: You should normally enrol in ONPS2186. ENVI1144 is a select entry course which has a materials fee and other associated costs for students that have been accepted into the Vietnam project)

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from either the Environmental Chemistry or Environmental Biology Minor (Note: You must complete one of these two minors)

Select and Complete One (1) Course from one or more of the other Minors not previously chosen

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND (

Environmental Biology Minor

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Second Year Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Third Year Courses:

OR

Environmental Chemistry Minor

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Second Year courses:

Complete the following Two (2) Third Year Courses:

OR

Geosciences Minor (Engineering)

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Second Year Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Third Year courses:

OR

Geospatial Science Minor

Complete the following Two (2) Second Year Courses:

Complete the following Two (2) Third Year Courses:

)

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

On completion of the Bachelor of Environmental Science program graduates will be able to:

Understanding science

1.1 You will be able to articulate the methods of science and explain why current environmental knowledge is both contestable and testable through further inquiry.

1.2. You will be able to explain the role and relevance of environmental science in society.

Scientific knowledge

2.1. You will demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of Earth system processes, especially in the hydrosphere, ecosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere and; depth in the underlying principles and concepts in Environmental Chemistry and/or Environmental Biology.

2.2 You will understand that environmental science has interdisciplinary connections with other sciences.

Inquiry and problem solving

3.1 You will be able to gather, synthesize and critically evaluate environmental information from a range of sources

3.2 You will be able to design and plan an investigation, including develop a testable hypothesis

3.3 You will be able to select and apply practical and/or theoretical techniques with technical competence in field, laboratory-based or virtual experiments

3.4 You will be able to collect, accurately record, interpret and draw conclusions from scientific data.

Communication

4.1 You will be able to communicate environmental science results, information, or arguments effectively using a range of modes (oral, written, visual) to different audiences.

Personal and professional responsibility

5.1 You will be an independent and self-directed learner

5.2 You will work responsibly, safely, legally and ethically in an individual or team context

5.3 You will demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to environmental science.