Study area
Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences
Advances in technology and science are transforming our world at an incredible pace. Take up study in this field to tackle local, regional and global issues from the environmental impacts of climate change and sustainably managing natural resources, to providing food and water security.
Increasing populations and greater demands on resources are putting pressure on our environment now more than ever. This means it is crucial we understand our planet to maintain its health.
Our state’s diverse landscape is the perfect location in which to gain this knowledge and experience to maintain balance in our natural environment. Choose from areas such as crop production, animal production and management, environmental impact assessment, forestry resource management, or soil and water conservation. Or focus on aquatic or natural resource management, geographical sciences, botany, geology, agricultural science or aquaculture.
Your studies will involve not only the theory, but the crucial technical skills of your chosen field. Whether it's through world-class laboratories, exciting field trips or real world industry placements, you’ll be immersed in the hands-on side of science and gain the ability to help protect the world we live in.
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100+ units offering practical work experience
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22:1 student to staff ratio
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Learn from award-winning researchers
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Postgraduate teaching quality above national average
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Strong industry, business and government networks
including Alcoa; BHP; CSIRO; Department of Agriculture and Mining; Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Fortescue Metals Group; Kings Park; Perth Zoo; Rio Tinto; Woodside; and more.
1st in Australia and 15th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2022)
1st in Australia and 21st in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2022)
1st in Australia and 37th in the world for Biological Sciences (ARWU 2022)
Explore fieldwork in Science
Find out more about our amazing field trips in the Agricultural, Environmental and Biological Sciences interest area that'll take you all around Western Australia and beyond.
Our facilities
Where our graduates go

Working in the field of science opens up vast career opportunities around the globe that are always evolving. Our graduates contribute to solving some of the world’s greatest challenges in areas of marine conservation, food security, agricultural policy, science communication and more.
See where some of our grads have taken their science degrees.
Industry snapshot
Agricultural, environmental and biological sciences is a booming industry that requires skilled professionals to meet the growing demand. According to Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Projections, the projected employment growth in the five years to May 2024 for Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services is 14.6%.
Potential jobs
- Agricultural consultant/scientist
- Animal scientist
- Biologist
- Botanist
- Conservation biologist
- Environmental consultant/planner/scientist
- Marine biologist
- Microbiologist
- Natural resource manager
- Plant breeder
- Soil scientist
- Wildlife biologist/consultant/manager
- Zoologist
Undergraduate courses
To find out more about our range of undergraduate courses, visit Our courses explained.
- Comprehensive degrees
- Specialised degrees
- Combined bachelor's degrees
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- Bachelor of Agribusiness and Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science
- Combined bachelor’s and master’s
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- Bachelor of Agribusiness and Master of Agricultural Economics
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Master of Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biological Science
- Bachelor of Biological Science and Master of Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Geoscience
- Bachelor of Earth Sciences and Master of Oceanography
- Bachelor of Geographical and Spatial Science and Master of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Marine Science and Master of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Marine Science and Master of Marine Biology
- Bachelor of Molecular Sciences and Master of Bioinformatics
- Bachelor of Molecular Sciences Master of Biotechnology
- Majors
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- Agribusiness
- Agribusiness and Agricultural Science (Extended Major)
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Science and Technology (Extended Major)
- Agricultural Technology
- Biodiversity and Evolution (Extended Major)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Botany
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Science and Ecology (Extended Major)
- Environmental Science and Management (Extended Major)
- Geochemistry (Extended Major)
- Geographical Sciences
- Geology
- Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences (Extended Major)
- Marine and Coastal Processes
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science (Extended Major)
- Molecular Life Sciences (Extended Major)
- Plant Biology (Extended Major)
- Wildlife Conservation (Extended Major)
- Zoology
- Minors
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- Earth's Environmental Challenges
- Ecology
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental Humanities
- Mineral Resource Development
- OneHealth: Human Health and Environment
- Science and Policy: Climate Change, Environmental Planning and Urban Environments minor
- Science Communication
- Science in Society
- Understanding the Environment
- Honours
Postgraduate courses
- Master’s degrees
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- Master of Agricultural Science
- Master of Agricultural Economics
- Master of Bioinformatics
- Master of Biological Science
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Energy Geoscience
- Master of Environmental Science
- Master of Geoscience
- Master of Hydrogeology
- Master of Marine Biology
- Master of Oceanography
- Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering
- Master of Ore Deposit Geology
- Master of Science
- Master of Science Communication
Learn from our experts
Get in touch with us

Our Future Students Centre is ready to answer all your questions.
- Phone – Domestic students
- 131 UWA (131 892)
8.30am–5.00pm (AWST), Monday to Friday - Phone – International students
- +61 8 6488 1000
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