Bachelor of Environmental Science for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  
2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

The course opens up a wide range of career opportunities in ecology, pollution monitoring, environmental science, meteorology, environmental management (forestry, agriculture, town planning), education, atmospheric science, environmental chemistry, waste management, environmental rehabilitation, marine biology, research, mining, hydrology, and urban and regional development consultancy.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society (Monash psychology program).

Certified chemist status with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (for students who complete an approved program in chemistry).

Graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics (for students who complete an approved major sequence in physics, plus required units in mathematics).

Why study Bachelor of Environmental Science?

It takes more than just a passion and interest in the environment to be influential in the expanding field of environmental management and science. The challenge of securing effective biodiversity management and a sustainable future requires a multi-disciplinary approach, underpinned by strong scientific knowledge and methodology.

You also need strong communication skills and an understanding of the policy framework and social values, governing decision making.

Environmental science encompasses many science disciplines. This course is a genuine science degree with a focus on environmental issues. As well as giving you a solid foundation in traditional areas of science, such as chemistry, geosciences, biological sciences, physics, geographical science, and maths, this course challenges you with targeted units to help you put your learning into practice.

Policy and planning, risk and impact assessment, sampling and monitoring methods (for air, surface water, groundwater, soils, and biological communities) are built in. You'll leave Monash as a professional environmental scientist, armed with the skills to improve and better understand the world we live in, and the impact we're having on it.

Environmental science is challenging, varied and exciting work. Our researchers, and your teachers, are pushing boundaries all the time. Work side-by-side with academics such as Ralph Mac Nally, who is investigating the science of terrestrial and freshwater ecology to treat landscapes as integrated systems.

Be inspired by other teachers who are working on research programs, ranging from plant-animal interactions, climate change and environmental policy to the new field of green chemistry, which focuses on designing new, non-toxic, energy-efficient and waste-free chemical products and processes to reduce the impact of industry and manufacturing on the environment.

Or join our Volcanology Research Group, which is developing tools to better assess potential volcanic hazards in the future.

After completing common first-year subjects in the fundamental areas that underpin our knowledge of environmental science, such as biology, chemistry, geosciences, physics and mathematics, the floor is yours. You can choose your major and minor sequences from areas like atmospheric science, ecology and conservation biology, chemistry, earth sciences, zoology, plant science or geographical science.

Many of our units involve field work - from one-day excursions in Melbourne and longer trips to outback Australia to field geology in New Zealand and studying tropical biology in Borneo.

Whether you want to focus on climate change, endangered species management or sustainable land and water management, this degree will keep you interested and ensure you graduate with relevant industry-ready skills and the knowledge you need to become a successful environmental scientist.

At the end of third year, you can choose to complete either the pass degree, involving further studies to complete a second major sequence to broaden and deepen your knowledge, or the Honours program to gain a higher level of experience in independent analysis and research in your chosen area of expertise.

Entry requirements

Clearly in ATAR score (2013):

  • 80.30 (Clayton)

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 8,250 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 2340

CRICOS code: 030500J

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Email:sci-enquiries@monash.edu
Telephone: + 61 3 9905 4604
Mailing address:
Faculty of Science
Monash University
Victoria 3800 Australia

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 31,000 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Course code: 2340

CRICOS code: 030500J

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE Diploma graduates

To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require a minimum average result of at least 60%

Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require a minimum average results of at least 70%

TAFE Certificate IV graduates

Science-based certificate IV level studies will be considered where the applicant has average results of 80% or above. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.

University

Two single units satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies.

Studies must have been completed within a five years of intended commencement.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

Qualification Clayton
2013 ATAR clearly in for CSP 80.30

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE Diploma graduates

To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a science-based diploma will require a minimum average result of at least 60%

Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a science-based diploma will require a minimum average results of at least 70%

TAFE Certificate IV graduates

Science-based certificate IV level studies will be considered where the applicant has average results of 80% or above. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.

University

Two single units satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies.

Studies must have been completed within a five years of intended commencement.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International subject prerequisites

Yr 12 or equivalent

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

  • A score of at least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores

2013 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.

Qualification Clayton
A Level GCE (Click on the Undergraduate Qualifications Database link above for details on how the A-Level score is calculated.) 8

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Queries in regard to applications for this course should be directed to International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.

Major study areas

The degree provides students with a strong science foundation to enable them to complete a major and a minor in different areas of study selected from atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, geoscience or geography. In addition, students study six core units across levels one to three of the course which provide understanding of the regulatory and policy framework, incorporating cross-disciplinary knowledge and technologies. This structure ensures students gain an appreciation of the interdisciplinary skills required in environmental science. A common first year gives students a broad grounding in scientific disciplines and an excellent foundation on which to build. At the end of third year, students choose to undertake either a pass degree involving further studies to complete a second major sequence to broaden and deepen their knowledge, or complete an honours degree that requires them to undertake a research project.

The Bachelor of Environmental Science comprises of core units and a major and minor sequence in different areas of science.