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In our fast-evolving world, the environmental challenges we encounter demand expertise from trained scientists and creative problem-solvers. The University of New England's Bachelor of Environmental Science offers a comprehensive grounding in both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, preparing you for a multidisciplinary career addressing environmental concerns at local, national, and international levels. Choose from diverse majors and interdisciplinary minors spanning the full spectrum of environmental science to create a personalized study path. Benefit from cutting-edge facilities in our dynamic learning spaces, available both on-campus and online for flexible education.
Today's planet urgently needs knowledgeable scientists and innovators to tackle intricate environmental issues amid rapid global changes. Our Bachelor of Environmental Science is an adaptable program that delivers fundamental principles alongside specialized practical skills in environmental science, coupled with deep scientific insight into ecological challenges and their solutions at various scales. Located in NSW's New England region, UNE is surrounded by distinctive ecosystems blending managed and natural landscapes. The course offers hands-on experience with nearby arid rangelands, wetlands, agricultural systems to the west, and World Heritage rainforests, coastal zones, and urban areas to the east. We tackle pressing issues like water security, pollution, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation, with special focus on rural and regional Australia. As a regionally rooted institution with worldwide partnerships, UNE maintains top-tier research and teaching that benefits communities, industries, and policymakers. Equip yourself with future-ready expertise and hands-on abilities to excel as an environmental professional, contributing to the development of ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable solutions.