Environmental science is the study of the interaction between living and non-living elements of the environment, and how humans impact on these elements. Environmental scientists use a multi-disciplinary knowledge base to assess, research, and manage a wide range of environmental issues. They explore, discover and apply new ideas about the environment to provide solutions to environmental problems that are becoming increasingly apparent worldwide. Information is provided to society by establishing policies for resource management and environmental protection. The Bachelor of Science (Environment) focuses on Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Chemistry, and is ideal if you would like to complete a science-based environmental degree with a view to employment in an area of environmental assessment, monitoring and management. The superb local marine life, coastal landscapes, nearby rainforest escarpment, and fresh-water and terrestrial ecosystems means Wollongong is ideally located for environmental science studies. You will be exposed first-hand to a wide range of urban, rural and ecological issues. You will graduate with real-world experience and be ready for a career in government, educational and research organisations, private industry, and consultancies. You may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) at the end of the first year, subject to satisfactory performance and approval by the Course Coordinator and the Head of Students (Science). What you will study You will study a range of core subjects to gain knowledge and develop practical skills across the following areas: Environmental Sciences Physical Geography Biological Sciences Geospatial Analysis Environmental Physics Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. Major Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this major students 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. 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. 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. Communicate environmental science perspectives and knowledge effectively to a range of audiences using appropriate technologies and communication skills. 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.