The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) is designed specifically for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) will be able to: Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the trends, processes and impacts that shape the Earth and its environment including local, national, global, cultural, Indigenous and spatial perspectives. Critically evaluate information and data to assess scientific methods and frameworks in the environmental sciences and environmental management. Develop hypotheses and experiments to test against evidence-based scientific facts, laws, principles and evidence. Identify and articulate real world problems derived from the environmental sciences and environmental management. Apply knowledge and appropriate techniques, including those associated with fieldwork, to evaluate possible solutions to real world problems and defend choice of solution against alternatives. Locate, synthesise and evaluate data, information, results and literature pertaining to the environmental sciences using appropriate methods, measurements, tools and technologies to produce an applied research project in a specific area of environmental sciences and/or environmental management. Communicate environmental science perspectives and knowledge effectively to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills. Demonstrate ethical, professional, public and personal conduct and capacity to reflect on and direct own learning and practice and participate constructively in decision-making within the context of environmental sciences and environmental management. Apply knowledge of research principles and research skills in a variety of research contexts. Career opportunities Agricultural Adviser Biochemist Biomedical Researcher Cartographer (Mapping) Chemist Coastal or Estuarine Management Officer Conservation Biologist Doctor (with additional study) Drug Regulation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Food Chemist Forensic Scientist Geologist Health worker Laboratory Assistant Marine or Fisheries Biologist Materials Scientist Medical Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Oceanographer Science Teacher Scientific Researcher Veterinary Researcher