There has never been a more exciting time to study science. The immense field of science underpins areas such as technology, industry, business, agriculture, environment, research and development, health, and the information revolution. A science degree provides you with the skills, knowledge, and attributes to make a positive difference to the world in these and other arenas. If you have an inquisitive mind, a passion for discovery, strong analytical and research skills, and an interest in the world around you, then the Bachelor of Science is for you. A degree in science allows you to contribute to science and society into the future, pursue higher-level employment, and undertake research. Earth Sciences Skilled earth scientists are in high demand as the population of the earth expands and its resources decrease. The unique blend of the traditional fields of physical geography, geology, oceanography, climatology and soil science makes earth sciences so interesting. You can specialise in either geology or environmental geoscience depending on the courses you choose and career path you want to pursue. When you study a Bachelor of Science with an earth science major you will be learning about the science of the earth itself and the processes that have shaped our landscapes and environment. In your first year you will be introduced to the Earth's dynamic systems before specialising in certain topics throughout second and third year depending on your area of interest, such as climatology and soils through to geology of fuels and coastal dynamics. The earth science major also incorporates fieldwork and laboratory components. You may be able to go on field trips to a variety of destinations throughout the state to gain real-world experience. Our earth sciences discipline received above world rankings for both of the majors offered at the University of Newcastle in 2012. These outstanding teaching and research results mean you will be learning from academics who are leaders in their fields. A Bachelor of Science degree in the earth sciences can open up a wide range of career opportunities both in Australia and overseas. As a graduate, you may go on to find employment in areas such as: Energy resources Environmental consultancies Government agencies Mineral exploration and mining Schools and universities Scientific agencies