Studying environmental science at Massey will give you the tools and understanding needed to help create a sustainable path for New Zealand and the world. What is it Like? Join one of New Zealand’s leading universities in the study of environmental impacts. You will be taught by experts in this field and will be able to take advantage of Massey’s expertise and teaching programme in many different areas related to this field, for example agricultural production. Making the connection Environmental science focuses on the connections between humans and their natural environments. Managing and mitigating human impacts on the environment is crucial for New Zealand, and much of the world. Our reputation depends on us becoming truly clean and green despite the increased pressure on the environment. Improve our planet The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) will see you become involved in Massey’s aims to develop a sustainable path for the future by solving real-world issues such as managing natural resources and environmental impacts. Through lab work and field trips to water treatment plants and a range of managed and mismanaged environments across the North Island, you’ll explore processes and investigate interactions between pollutants, soils, water quality and more. From there you can help to address issues in the food sector, by combining environmental science with a major in agriculture, horticulture, geography or soil science. To take your studies overseas, you can progress on into our postgraduate programme in environmental management. Students in this programme carry out research all over the world offering their knowledge in global contexts. For example, a current international project involves students who are examining environments at complex borders between countries in Africa. Topics Some of the topics taught in environmental science courses include: New Zealand environmental issues Global environmental issues Ecology and conservation Environmental science field work Careers There are a number paths open to graduates with a BSc in Environmental Science who want to turn their interest in the environment into a career. Potential employers both in New Zealand and overseas include Central Government, Regional, District and City Councils, private sector consultants, and entrepreneurs. You may also find employment in one of these areas. Environmental planning and policy Coastal management Landscape management Soil and water Agriculture and forestry Geographic information systems Tourism and recreation Development National parks Renewable energy Biodiversity management A pass with good grades can lead to postgraduate studies, then to a career in research or tertiary teaching