Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)/Bachelor of Science

This program provides students with an opportunity to undertake concurrent study in environmental engineering and science whilst completing two awards. In general, a combined degree program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. At the same time, it recognises the increasing need for students to graduate with multidisciplinary skills.

This degree gives students the basic skills and knowledge to contribute to scientific development in many areas of technology, industry or agriculture whilst also equipping students to apply engineering principles to the problems of human interaction with the environment.

It can be a foundation for a career in the vast field of science, or an excellent general education providing skills in problem solving and research particularly in fields where projects are environmentally sensitive.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) /Bachelor of Science program at the University of Newcastle, provides students with a world class education specializing in water engineering and science, is acknowledged as one of the leading groups in Australia. The program is taught by academics of national and international repute with active research areas in hydrological design,

hydro-climatological variability, environmental modeling, ecosystem risk and impact analysis. Lecturers of the environmental group serve on national and international engineering and scientific committees.

To provide real-world hands on experience within the degree program, a number of courses involve the active participation of senior practicing engineers from Environmental Engineering consultancies in the Newcastle and Hunter Region. Design classes are based on current or recent projects and provide a useful vehicle for immersing the students in the actual management of real projects.

The rigour and relevance of the courses combined with the practical

skills and experience gained means that our graduate are in high demand throughout Australia and beyond.

Opportunities for graduates of this combined degree are extremely diverse and may include work in laboratories and research institutes, in government or industry in fields related to technology, production, environment, agriculture, minerals and resources, planning agancies or as consultants preparing environmental impact assessments for major projects, in critical analysis of these assessments, and, increasingly, in the early stages of project development.

Environmental engineers work in a similar ranges of places and organisations to other engineers. There are positions with regulatory authorities, where knowledge of pollution generation adn abatement systems for various industries is important in regulating discharge controls. They also work in industry on the design for equipment to meet these regulatory controls.

Australian Year 12 Students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

Non School Leavers and previous Australian Year 12 Students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on:

Previous year 12 studies

Higher education, tertiary or post-secondary qualifications

Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.

International Students:

Not available to International Students.

Assumed knowledge for Environmental Engineering:

There are no prerequisite courses but it is assumed that students will have studied Mathematics (Band 5) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage. Applicants who have achieved less than Mathematics Band 5 or have not completed a science related subject may be admitted to the program but may need additional study and/or assistance to successfully complete the requirements of the program.

Mathematics (Band 5) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage.

Credit transfer agreements with TAFE NSW and other education providrs are under continuous negotiation. For more information about articulation arrangements please see the University's website, at www.newcastle.edu.au/credit/.

Honours are embedded in the Bachelor of Engineering(Environmental), based on outstanding performance throughout the duration of the program. Honours grades will normally be awarded by Faculty Board on the basis of a graduating student's performance in the program as a whole, as measured by the WAM according to the following schedule: Minimum WAM = Honours 77 = Class I. 72 = Class II Division 1. 67 = Class II Division 2. 50-66 = Pass Degree. A Head of School may recommend to Faculty Board that a grade of Honours be awarded to a student who has achieved a WAM of other than indicated or not be awarded to a particular student. In such a case Faculty Board may either make an award of Honours in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of School or in accordance with the schedule.

A Bachelor of Science (Honours) is also available to meritorious students, as an extra year of full-time or equivalent part-time study. For further information on Honours please contact the Program Convenor or Student Hub.

Students have the opportunity to undertake an industry-related project in their final year of study and must also complete 12 weeks of industrial experience throughout the program. Further information is available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia, Australian Institute of Physics and other affiliated international organisations.

Not available to international students.

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Program Convenor to discuss the issue. The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment and the Faculty of Science and Information Technology accept responsibility, in liaison with the student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)/Bachelor of Science combined degree program comprises courses with a value of 400 units. The program is available at Callaghan Campus, however students do have the option of undertaking their first year at Ourimbah Campus, (with the remaining years to be undertaken at Callaghan Campus).To meet the current requirements of the Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) /Bachelor of Science combined degree program, students must complete the program of study as set out, including a major sequence of study in Biological Sciences or Chemistry. Both major sequences of study comprise 20 units at 1000 level, 40 units at 2000 level and 40 units at 3000 level.

Note that it may not be possible to complete the combined degree program within five years, if selection of courses involves timetable clashes, or where courses are not offered in a particular semester. Students enrolled in a combined degree program are advised to consult the Program Convenor or Student Hub in relation to their academic program.

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, and which may require transition arrangements. Students affected by changes to the program or experiencing transition problems are advised to consult with the Program Convenor or Student Hub for further information.