Areas of Study
Applied Sciences
Applied Sciences is wholly contained at the Central Coast Campus (Ourimbah) with a diverse range of research and teaching activities including:
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Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences span a wide range of interests from genes, microbes and plants to animal reproduction, conservation and the environment; in our School, we promote multi-disciplinary research with highly skilled professional training for undergraduate biologists.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is a major component of many areas of study within our school, including biology, applied sciences, environmental science and earth science. Our Chemistry graduates are sought after in exciting growth industries such as synthetic materials, energy storage, drug design and analytical services.
Earth Sciences
The Earth Sciences are a unique blend of the traditional fields of:
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Earth Scientists, skilled in the fields of mineral and resource extraction, or in mine site rehabilitation and monitoring, are in high demand as the population of the earth expands and its resources decrease.
Environmental Science & Management
Environmental Science and Management is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on human interactions with the environment and addressing human-induced impacts on natural systems. The academics in this discipline have expertise in areas such as environmental fate of contaminants, conservation biology, restoration ecology, ecotoxicology, marine science, and the social sciences. Graduates of the program are highly sought after as environmental consultants and scientists with industry and government agencies. The program is offered on both the Callaghan and Central Coast campuses and incorporates research and training in:
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Geography and Environmental Studies
Geography and Environmental Studies involves understanding the relationships between place, people and environment, and the variation in processes and patterns in these relationships across space and time.
