Develop knowledge of how natural environments function and change over time. Students build an understanding of how societies can conserve, use and modify these environments and the resources they provide. Benefit from gaining specialised technical skills such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment. JCU graduates comprehensively understand the interconnected ecological and social aspects of managing national and international ecosystems. Career opportunities Gain significant employability skills to work as a science professional in Australia and internationally. JCU graduates work across the public or private sector for business, government, educational, research and not for profit agencies. Develop your career as a: Biologist Conservation agent Educator Environmental manager Field or laboratory technician Geologist Research scientist Resource consultant Science communicator JCU students increase their employability by either diversifying their portfolio of subjects or deepening their areas of specialisations.