Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

The Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management is a science degree program with an emphasis on courses dealing with the environment and its management.

The core courses of the program incorporate specialisations in environmental planning and impact assessment, environmental sampling, data analysis, statistics, environmental values and ethics, and biological science. A major sequence of study is chosen from one of the following:

• Living Systems (Biodiversity, Conservation and Restoration)
• Physical Systems (Air, Land and Water)
• Social Systems (Sustainability, Policy and Futures)

Our degree program provides the opportunity for students to undertake a placement in the workforce during their degree, gaining valuable 'on the job' experience in the environmental sector.

Opportunities include Environmental Officer in Local Council or State Government departments; research in climate, soil science, water, flora and fauna in agencies such as the CSIRO. Environmental management in government regulatory units such as forestry, electricity, EPA, water resources, soil conservation and national parks and wildlife. Aerial and field surveying and computer-based data processing through national and state mapping authorities; tourism and recreation-based research and planning; international aid and development projects through international agencies; and preparing environmental impact statements for government and other bodies as a private consultant.

Current 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 and/or
• Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or
• Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.
• Relevant vocational experience.

International Students

International students currently undertaking:

• an Australian Year 12 in Australia
• an Australian Year 12 outside Australia
• an International Baccalaureat (IB) in Australia

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

All other international students:

Apply direct to International Admissions. Entry based on overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications, as well as satisfying English language requirement.

HSC level Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or equivalent. If you have no previous knowledge of biology, chemistry, or mathematics you are advised to enrol in the bridging courses offered by the English Language and Foundations Studies Centre in January-February and in June-July.

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

An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

Students will have the opportunity to undertake EMGT3130, Project Management and Placement, as part of their elective course choices in their final year. This course involves professional placement with an outside organisation. Students enter into an association with a co-operating host organisation where they further develop their expertise in management of environmental projects and issues.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an Orientation of the Faculty of Science and Information Technology and the University at the commencement of each semester. Additionally, the Deputy Head of the Faculty of Science and Information Technology has special responsibility for the progress of international students. All students can also access additional learning support mechanisms provided by the Centre Teaching and Leaning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/ctl/index.html

Some aspects of the program are practical hands on skills based and may be difficult for students with certain disabilities to undertake. The support structures of the Student Support Unit will be available to assist any students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty and School accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Wollotuka Indigenous Support Unit.

The program is completed over 3 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) and requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units. Most courses have a value of 10 units.

The program is divided into:

• Core (compulsory courses);
• A major (a sequence of study in a related area); and
• Electives.

The core courses account for half the program and incorporate study in environmental planning and impact assessment, environmental sampling, data analysis, statistics, environmental values and ethics, and biological science.

A major sequence of study is chosen from one of the following;

• Living Systems (Biodiversity, Conservation & Restoration);
• Physical Systems (Air, Land & Water) or
• Social Systems (Sustainability, Policy & Futures).

A major requires the study of a discipline area for 3 years. It is not possible to do a double major in this program.

The elective courses are taken to make up the remaining courses required for the degree. The number of elective courses may vary depending on the major undertaken but will be at least 30 units.

In addition the program must also include:

• No more than 100 units at 1000 level.
• At least 60 units at 3000 level.