Degree overview

Find solutions to environmental problems – backed by science

The health and future of our planet continues to take centre stage in global conversations. The combined Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science will equip you with the knowledge to be at the forefront of these conversations, and ultimately, have an impact on our health and quality of life.

Career opportunities

With this combined degree, you could go on to work in a wide range of industries – in government, research and development or consultancy work.

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91.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Engineering

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science

UAC Code , Program Code 40362

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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UAC Code

Program Code 40362

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Duration (FT)

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40362

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

Build critical technical and engineering skills in:

  • Biology
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Environmental legislation and planning
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Hydro biological modelling
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Land surface process and management
  • Water engineering
  • Surface and groundwater pollution

Develop your science skills in:

  • instrumental chemical analysis
  • molecular organic synthesis
  • energy and structure
  • medicinal and biological chemistry
  • biochemistry
  • molecular biology
  • microbiology
  • ecotoxicology

* The Earth Sciences Major is the only Bachelor of Science Major available in this combined program

This is a combined degree

For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours), and Bachelor of Science

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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My Degree Planner

Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science might look like.

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Student experience

All hands on deck: unlocking secrets of the sea 4:11

Our students teamed up with CSIRO and Geosciences Sydney Uni on the voyage of a lifetime, investigating the causes of submarine landslides that lead to tsunamis.

Career-ready placements

All engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements.

You’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.

Participate in lab work, field trips, seminars and workshops to develop their analytical and communication skills.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Student showcase

Study a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) 2:04

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) students are in high demand with employers both locally and nationally. Hear all about Josh's transition from student to employee and why his manager, Dana, employs University of Newcastle graduates.

Meet Tulio, a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) student from Brazil 1:34

Meet Tulio, a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) student from Brazil

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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