Overview

Study environmental science at Australia’s highest-ranked university for research in environmental sciences and benefit from every aspect of UQ’s local, national and global networks.

The Environmental Science program offered by University of Queensland will teach you how to describe, monitor and predict environmental processes and the effects of human activity on physical and biological environments.

You'll gain the scientific knowledge and practical experience in ecology, conservation, environmental toxicology, natural resources and decision science necessary to understand and manage our changing planet. Plus you'll combine your scientific skills with knowledge of legal, political and social aspects of environmental management.

You'll also undertake extensive, practical field-based experiences in diverse subtropical and tropical ecosystems, including World Heritage rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island and outback Australia.

Program highlights

Learn how to address the many challenges arising from diminishing natural resources and degrading environments.
Undertake extensive practical experience to develop your skills to deliver a range of environmental strategies, solutions and programs.
Enhance your scientific knowledge of resources, ecology, conservation, environmental toxicology and natural resource science.

Career possibilities

The programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Environment adviser
Impact assessment scientist
Aviation and wildlife consultant
Environmental engineer
Soil carbon researcher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genes, Cells & Evolution

Global Challenges in Biology

Chemistry

Planet Earth: The Big Picture

Environment & Society

Analysis of Scientific Data

Biostatistics & Experimental Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 105 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 102788K

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50560 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

8438 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Program highlights

Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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