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Freshwater represents one of Earth's most vital resources, accounting for merely 3% of the planet's surface water.
At UC, Freshwater studies combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications to design water treatment solutions and examine responsible freshwater usage.
Trace freshwater's path from mountain sources to ocean destinations, while investigating surrounding ecosystems.
Gain insights into Aotearoa New Zealand's distinctive cultural heritage, water-related legislation, and connections to aquatic environments.
Hands-on learning through laboratory work, field excursions, and professional placements across Waitaha Canterbury's diverse landscapes - coastlines, alpine regions, woodlands, and marshlands.
Our Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)-accredited Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours prepares graduates for environmental careers across multiple sectors.
Contribute to safeguarding this finite resource through various water-focused vocations - from watershed management to pollution control and aquatic conservation.
Potential career options include: environmental researcher, technical field specialist, sustainability coordinator, natural resource advisor.