C09029v3 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science

Overview

The honours course offers basic training in research and introduces advanced areas of study in environmental science.

Career options

Career options include professional environmental scientist or geologist in engineering geology, environmental management, groundwater management, marine science or petroleum and minerals exploration, or as an academic scientist or resource analyst.

Admission requirements

The honours program is open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final third of the undergraduate program.

Course duration and attendance

This program is offered on a one-year full-time basis.

Course structure

The major component of the course is a research project which extends over the full duration of the course and normally takes the form of an experimental or analytical investigation, undertaken either in the laboratory or the field. Candidates may also be required to undertake one or more critical reviews of the scientific literature in designated areas and to attend formal classes devoted to advanced coursework. The results of the project are presented in an oral seminar and in a written thesis, both of which are formally assessed.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

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