Science and the environment underpin every aspect of human civilisation and are crucial for solving current and future medical, environmental, industrial and technological problems. Management of environmental issues such as pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss and habitat destruction are critical for the future.
In the Bachelor of Science and Environment, you will study a range of scientific units and develop a body of knowledge and set of skills that enable you to think critically and solve complex problems. Your core units of study will have a skills-focus to help you develop field and laboratory competencies useful for research and desired by industry and government. Further study will include transdisciplinary subjects in your chosen major and minor, such as geography, sustainability, agriculture, and community engagement, in addition to underpinning biological and chemical sciences, will develop skills and knowledge that enable you to contribute to the sustainability of ecosystems and societies.
You may choose from majors in Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, Environmental Management or Earth and Climate Science, all of which incorporate aspects of environmental studies.
With a degree in Science and Environment, you may continue onto higher degree research programs or obtain employment in a wide range of occupations such as Analytical Chemist, Conservation Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist or Park Ranger.
Knowledge and skills in science are the prerequisite for entry into many professional careers and Bachelor of Science Graduates find employment in areas as diverse as chemical and material production, medicine, mining and metals, power industry, environmental science and ecology, food technology and forensic analysis, as well as careers in research and development in the private and public sector. The two specialisations in the Bachelor of Science course are designed to deliver not only a solid foundation in scientific skills and knowledge but also the flexibility to focus on specific areas of study that are relevant to the career and employment options chosen by each student.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BSciEnv |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you are an international student, additional requirements may apply, please visit international student information for more details.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Biology (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent, Chemistry (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent, Mathematical Methods (Unit 3 & 4 C) or equivalent and English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CV93 - Diploma of Science CV94 - Associate Degree of Science |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via distance and mixed-mode will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. |
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BIOL12050 - This unit provides students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment. Students will undertake either a) an industry placement, or b) a short research project for 120 hours. They will report on their experience in an appropriate format, identifying the nature of the work and activities undertaken. They will also reflect on how the knowledge gained and the skills developed during placement relate to their course of study and their future career. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 63 |
2023 | 72 |
2022 | 73 |
2021 | 90 |
2020 | 83 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Effective 25 September 2023, updates have been made to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Queensland Health sites and the Queensland Ambulance Service. While Queensland Health does not currently mandate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, it's essential to recognise that other organisations may enforce their own vaccination specific criteria. This situation is similar across other states and territories, with the exception of Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare students.
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Bachelor of Science and Environment has eight compulsory units. One of the compulsory units, BIOL12050 Professional Placement or Project, provides students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills attained in their degree course to the professional work environment.
In addition to the eight compulsory units, students must study one major from the following choices:
Students must also choose one of the following minors:
Some of the minors and majors within this course are incompatible with each other. Students cannot choose a major and a minor in the same field of study (e.g. Chemistry major cannot complete a Chemistry minor). Please consult course planners for further information.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL11102 | Life Science Laboratory | |
ENVR11014 | Environmental Monitoring | |
SCIE11023 | Scientific Research Fundamentals | |
CHEM11043 | Atoms, Molecules and Matter | |
BIOL12050 | Professional Placement or Project | |
BIOL12105 | Scientific Analysis and Statistics | |
CHEM19085 | Environmental Chemistry | |
EVST13019 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOL12107 | Genomes, Genetics & Evolution | |
BIOL12112 | Animal and Plant Physiology | |
MBIO19013 | Environmental Microbiology | |
ZOOL12009 | Invertebrate Zoology | |
ZOOL19002 | Australian Vertebrate Fauna | |
BOTN13002 | Plants and the Environment | |
EVST13018 | Environmental Management Systems | |
SCIE13011 | Marine Science |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11044 | Chemical Reactions | |
CHEM12077 | Food Science & Analysis | |
CHEM12079 | Inorganic Chemistry | |
CHEM12080 | Organic Chemistry | |
CHEM13080 | Analytical Science | |
CHEM13082 | Nanotechnology: Health and the environment | |
SCIE13012 | Natural Products Chemistry | |
SCIE13013 | Environmental Analytics |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | |
GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia | |
GEOG12020 | Australian Weather and Climate | |
GEOG12022 | Geographic Information Systems | |
EVST13018 | Environmental Management Systems | |
EVST28001 | Climate Change: Risk and Assessments | |
GEOG13013 | Sustainable Regions and Cities | |
GEOG13015 | Remote Sensing of Environment |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | |
ENVR12001 | Soil Science and Conservation | |
ENVR12002 | Applied Ecology | |
GEOG12022 | Geographic Information Systems | |
BOTN13002 | Plants and the Environment | |
EVST13015 | Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation | |
EVST13017 | Catchment to Reef Management | |
EVST13018 | Environmental Management Systems |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Agronomy minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Agronomy minor can be met within the units of the minor.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AGRI11002 | Plant Science and Crop Production | |
AGRI11007 | Plant and Livestock Breeding Strategies | |
AGRI11008 | Introduction to Agricultural Systems | |
AGRI12002 | Weeds, Pests and Plant Diseases | |
AGRI12013 | Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems | |
AGRI13010 | Agricultural Extension | |
AGRI13012 | Agronomy | |
AGRI13013 | Rangeland and pasture management |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The AgTech and Extension minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the AgTech and Extension minor can be met within the units of the minor.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Botany and Zoology minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Science and Environment minor can be met within the units of the minor.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia | |
GEOH11001 | Introduction to Human Geography | |
BIOL12112 | Animal and Plant Physiology | |
MBIO19013 | Environmental Microbiology | |
ZOOL12009 | Invertebrate Zoology | |
ZOOL19002 | Australian Vertebrate Fauna | |
BOTN13002 | Plants and the Environment | |
SCIE13011 | Marine Science |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Chemistry minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Science and Environment minor can be met within the units of the minor.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHEM11044 | Chemical Reactions | |
GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia | |
CHEM12077 | Food Science & Analysis | |
CHEM12080 | Organic Chemistry | |
CHEM13080 | Analytical Science | |
CHEM13082 | Nanotechnology: Health and the environment | |
SCIE13012 | Natural Products Chemistry | |
SCIE13013 | Environmental Analytics |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Earth and Climate Science minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Earth and Climate Science minor can be met within the eight units of the minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia | |
GEOH11001 | Introduction to Human Geography | |
GEOG12020 | Australian Weather and Climate | |
GEOG12023 | Engaging in the Environment | |
EVST28001 | Climate Change: Risk and Assessments | |
GEOG13013 | Sustainable Regions and Cities | |
GEOG13015 | Remote Sensing of Environment | |
GEOG13016 | Geopolitics |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Environmental Management minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Environmental Management minor can be met within the units of the minor.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENVR11011 | Modern Environmental Issues | |
GEOG11023 | Physical Geography of Australia | |
ENVR12001 | Soil Science and Conservation | |
ENVR12002 | Applied Ecology | |
GEOG12022 | Geographic Information Systems | |
EVST13015 | Mining, Urban & Industrial Lands Rehabilitation | |
EVST13017 | Catchment to Reef Management | |
EVST13018 | Environmental Management Systems |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Management for further information.
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Livestock minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Livestock minor can be met within the units of the minor.
Note - participation in compulsory residential schools is required in this minor.
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Sustainable Futures minor is available to students studying the Bachelor of Science and Environment. All prerequisites for the Sustainable Futures minor can be met within the eight units of the minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ENEG11009 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy | |
SOCL11059 | Introducing Social Change | |
ENEG12008 | Appropriate Technology for Humanitarian Projects | |
ENEV12002 | First Nations Community Engagement | |
SCIE28001 | Rethinking Waste | |
SCIE28002 | Water Resource Management | |
SCIE28003 | Sustainability Issues and Solutions | |
PPMP20007 | Project Management Concepts |
Not Applicable