Combined Bachelor's of Environmental Science and Science
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
| 2025-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Environmental Science and Science
Course Overview
Pursue your passions and maximise your career opportunities with our combined bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Science. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Environmental Science where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Science where you'll choose a major from a wide range of options.
Quick Details
- Course code: CB002
- TISC code: UB002
- CRICOS code: G
- Intake: February and July
- Duration: 4 years full time or part-time equivalent
- Location: Perth campus
- Minimum ATAR or equivalent: 85
- Prerequisites: Mathematics Methods ATAR or Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in your first year. Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units. Chemistry ATAR or an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year.
Related Study Areas
- Natural and Physical Sciences
Why Study This Course?
In a competitive employment market, you'll maximise your career opportunities by gaining practical and creative skills to solve diverse and emerging environmental problems and also gain knowledge in a scientific discipline. You'll graduate with two qualifications in four years. If you decide either degree isn’t right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.
What Will I Learn?
Environmental Science teaches understanding, reasoning and improving the natural world through systematic observation, experimentation, modelling and calculation. You will obtain advanced environmental science training, providing you with the opportunity to make a real contribution to the global challenges facing humanity.
Discipline areas in Science range from cutting-edge pure and applied science to new multidisciplinary fields of science. Acquiring the communication and research skills embedded throughout each major, you will be well prepared for many diverse and exciting career opportunities.
Course Structure
You can combine one of the following extended majors from the Bachelor of Environmental Science:
- Environmental Science and Management (Extended Major)
- Environmental Science and Ecology (Extended Major)
With one of the following Bachelor of Science majors:
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Technology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Conservation Biology
- Exercise and Health
- Genetics
- Geographical Sciences
- Geology
- Marine Biology
- Marine and Coastal Processes
- Neuroscience
- Physiology
- Sport Science
- Zoology
You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.
Career Opportunities
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science are well placed for the job market. Their comprehensive practical skills in Environmental Science as well as their strong background in communication and research skills will open pathways to become environmental officers in a variety of places such as consultancies, NGOs or government departments and agencies.
Graduates may work as:
- Environmental Consultants
- Environmental Regulations Officer
- Conservation Officers
- Mine Rehabilitation Specialist
- Soil Scientist
- Sustainability Consultant
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”.
Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
International Students Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 85 or equivalent
- demonstrate English language competence
- satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.
The University of Western Australia
Overview:
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research-intensive university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching, strong research output, and commitment to graduate employability. UWA is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the number one university in Western Australia for graduate employability.
Services Offered:
UWA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic support:
Tutoring, workshops, and study skills resources.Career services:
Career counselling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities.Student wellbeing:
Mental health support, counselling, and health services.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options.Sports and fitness:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of sports clubs.Clubs and societies:
A vibrant student community with numerous clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.Study abroad and exchange:
Opportunities to study at universities around the world.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWA provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a beautiful campus with modern facilities, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Social events:
Concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings.Sporting events:
Supporting the university's sports teams.Volunteer opportunities:
Contributing to the local community.Cultural events:
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, and music concerts.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
UWA offers a high-quality education with a focus on research and innovation.Excellent employability:
Graduates from UWA are highly sought after by employers.Vibrant campus life:
A diverse and engaging student community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.Beautiful campus:
A picturesque campus with modern facilities and green spaces.Strong research focus:
UWA is a leading research university with a strong commitment to innovation.Academic Programs:
UWA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, and more.Science and Engineering:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and more.Business and Economics:
Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and more.Health Sciences:
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and more.Law:
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, and other law programs.Other:
UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. The university has a strong focus on Indigenous education and research, and offers a range of programs and support services for Indigenous students. UWA also has a strong international presence, with students from over 100 countries studying at the university.
