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This environmental science program is concerned with the evaluation and management of all aspects of the environment (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere).Student will learn in detail about the processes that occur in both natural and degraded environments before specializing in 2 areas of environmental study. One of the specialization will be either environmental chemistry or environmental biology, and the other can be chosen from environmental engineering, environmental management, instrumental analysis or geospatial science. In this environmental science program student will gain considerable hands-on experience with equipment, both in the laboratory and in the field. This is done in small groups to give each student equal opportunity, take part in many field trips. There are usually 2-3 field trips per semester, be given the opportunity to work on collaborative projects with industry. This generally involves working in small teams.Considerable emphasis is placed on enabling each student to settle into this program and providing additional academic help, where needed.
Higher Mathematics or VCE Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics.
In this course student will study evaluation and management of all aspects of the environment (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere).Student will learn in detail about the processes that occur in both natural and degraded environments .
Student must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65%.For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to an Australian Year 12, see the Entry requirements by country web page. Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
All graduates will be eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia.Those with sufficient chemistry may apply to the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for membership.
The training and the experiences provided by this program are modelled on the type of work likely to be required after graduation. This makes our graduates in environmental science highly employable. They find jobs in environmental consultancies, government agencies, resource management, research and education, and the mining/manufacturing industry. Typical tasks graduates perform include: sample collection and analysis, waste management, ongoing monitoring and assessment, environmental impact assessment , site remediation , policy development , cleaner production , environmental education and training , environmental auditing. A number of graduates are now in senior positions in several industry areas, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
3 years full-time or part-time study may be available, International student visa holders can only s