Environmental Geoscience

Program Overview

La Trobe University's Environmental Geoscience program equips students with solutions to environmental issues like climate change and water pollution. Through hands-on field courses, world-class research, and a dedicated wildlife sanctuary, students gain practical skills in data analysis, communication, and problem-solving. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in government, research, and industry, including roles as environmental policy advisors, ecologists, and pollution managers.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Focus: Environmental geoscience examines solutions to crucial environmental issues: climate change, land degradation, sustainability, and water resource pollution.
• Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent for the Bachelor of Science; 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent for the Bachelor of Science (Honours).
• Structure: The program involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals, and field work.

Teaching:

• Hands-on approach: La Trobe's Department of Environment and Genetics offers field courses in unique Australian locations.
• World-class research: The university's research in ecology, plant biology, and zoology is top-rated nationally and rated 'well-above world standard'.
• Study at a dedicated wildlife sanctuary: La Trobe is the only university in Australia with a dedicated wildlife sanctuary.

Careers:

• Potential roles: Environmental policy advisor, community educator, ecologist, park ranger, pollution and waste manager, statistics and data analyst.
• Potential employers: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Environmental Protection Authority, Department of Agriculture, Parks Victoria, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Landcare Australia.

Other:

• This program emphasizes transferable skills in data analysis, communication, and problem-solving.
• Graduates are equipped for careers in diversesectors, including government, research, and industry.