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Embark on a research apprenticeship at Australia's top-ranked university for environmental science studies. Expand your academic and professional horizons by completing an additional honors year in environmental science, creating opportunities for advanced research, postgraduate programs, and rewarding careers. Under expert supervision, you'll conduct an independent research project in your chosen field, developing skills in environmental analysis, critical thinking, and effective communication of findings. Your research may include fieldwork across remarkable ecosystems, from World Heritage-listed rainforests to the Great Barrier Reef, North Stradbroke Island, and Australia's outback regions. Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in industry, government, and research organizations while making meaningful contributions to environmental protection. You may also choose to advance your research expertise through higher degree programs, deepening your knowledge and making impactful discoveries in the field.
Bachelor of Environmental Science (or equivalent), with:
a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale, and
a GPA of at least 4.5 for 8 units of courses at level 3 or higher relevant to the honours project, and
have secured an honours project and supervisor, and
satisfied any additional requirements set by the head of school.
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.