Undergraduate
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Make a real and meaningful difference in protecting our environment. Study Environmental Science with Australia’s best.
Majors available
Bachelor of Environmental Science and Master of Environmental Science
Environmental Science assesses the impact of human activity on the global environment and develops scientific, risk-based solutions to help secure a sustainable future.
Environmental Science and Ecology (Extended Major)
Apply your knowledge of environmental science, botany and animal science to secure a sustainable future for the planet.
Environmental Science and Management (Extended Major)
Help secure a sustainable future with the Environmental Science and Management extended major.
The learning experience
Study area - Natural and Physical Sciences
Find out more about where Natural and Physical Sciences can take you.
Barry J Marshall Library
This library is UWA's hub for science students and researchers. Named after the University's Nobel Prize-winning professor, it has soundproofed study rooms, multimedia suites and a café on site.
Why choose UWA
Explore our campuses and facilities, get to know the history of our State’s oldest university and discover why a UWA degree can set you up for the careers of the future, not just the jobs of tomorrow.
Why choose UWA
Student Life
Discover what life’s really like at university, hear from current students in a variety of courses and learn about the student amenities and support services on offer at UWA.
Events
One of the best ways to find out about studying at UWA is to take part in the many events we offer future students.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Careers and further study
Career opportunities
A degree in environmental science can lead to careers such as:
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental regulator
- Mining environmental specialist
- Environmental officer
- Conservation officer
- Land rehabilitation specialist
- Soil scientist
Entry requirements
Admission Requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- Achieve the University’s minimum entry score
- Demonstrate English language competence
- Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
You can view the prerequisites and recommended subjects for your chosen course here.
View our admission requirements for specific information, depending on your education history.
Assured Pathway information
If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us. The pathways combine a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice.Admission entry to UWA
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Learn more about our admission entry pathways.
About the Bachelor of Environmental Science
The Bachelor of Environmental Science teaches understanding, rational analysis, and improvement of human impacts on the natural world. These outcomes are achieved through critical review of current knowledge, systematic observation, experimentation, modelling, and rigorous data analysis. Graduates in Environmental Science have strong theoretical knowledge, combined with practical and creative skills, equipping them with wide-ranging expertise, allowing them to solve diverse and emerging environmental problems and to communicate unbiased information to the wider community. The advanced skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by a range of local and international employers. Graduating students will be both competitive in the employment market and well-prepared for further study in environmental science disciplines.
Why study Environmental Sciences at UWA?
- UWA is ranked 2nd in Australia and 38th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2023), so your learning is enabled by Australia’s best
- By taking the Bachelor of Environmental Science you’ll gain specialised advanced training in the field of environmental science to set you on the path to your dream career
- The specific skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are exceedingly valued by employers and will make you highly competitive in the job market
Quick details
- 3
- Available
- 80
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 3 Years Full-Time
- BP022
- Specialised Bachelor's Degree
- UWA (Crawley campus)
- 107578B
Basundhara Dutta
Basundhara Dutta
I got involved with uni life from the day I started university. I joined as many clubs as I could during orientation week. I started uni with a mindset that I wanted to do more than just study from 9-5 and contribute to our campus life and the wider community. This year, I am the Guild’s Environment Officer and the President for UWA French Club. As the Environment Officer, I run events and initiatives to promote sustainability on campus – from running EnviroFest to make your own keepcup events. My time at UWA has been amazing so far as I have had the opportunity to give back to students through something that I love.
I’ve always been passionate about sustainability. Through my passion, I hope to work with other environmental organisations to create sustainable change to avoid creating a future defined by climate chaos.
Read more about Basundhara's story here.
Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
Executive Director and Founder, Plastic Free July Foundation
My journey since studying at UWA certainly didn’t evolve as I had planned. Due to a death in my immediate family, plans for overseas work and further study were put on hold. I’ve worked in government and as a consultant on projects ranging from catchment mapping to community consultation to underwater surveys of abalone populations.
An interest in sustainable living led to working as a waste educator in Perth’s western suburbs and starting Plastic Free July. I have since had the opportunity to explore the plastic pollution problem and participate in research expeditions in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans. Though I’ve never worked as a scientist, the ability to evaluate information and read research papers has been critical to developing my understanding of the plastic pollution issue and ability to develop big picture solutions.
Read more about Rebecca's story here.
Fieldwork in Science
