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If you’re thinking about gaining qualifications to work as an environmental professional in New South Wales, this is the place to start.

The table below summarises environmental study pathways and the environmental jobs you will be qualified for on graduation. For more details of employment opportunities and entry requirements go to the institution website shown in the ‘Contact Information’ column.

Degree and other qualification programs are also available at other institutions in NSW not listed here.

For more information on how to apply for courses, please speak to your school career advisor.

Bachelor Degrees

InstitutionCourse nameGuide
ATAR score		PrerequisitesCourse lengthEmployment opportunities from this qualificationContact information
Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Environmental Science (with specialisations)ATAR: 65 3 years
  • Wildlife and Conservation Management

  • Catchment management

For more information go to course website
 

 
Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management ATAR:604 years
  •  Field ecologists

  • National park rangers

  • Biodiversity officers

  • Ecological assessment officers

  • Sustainability officers

  • Fisheries officers

  • Natural resource managers

  • Water resource managers and catchment managers

For more information go to course website
Macquarie UniversityBachelor of EnvironmentATAR: 84Nil

 		3 years
  • Environmental scientist

  • Sustainability officer

  • Environmental officer

  • Natural resource officer

  • National Park Ranger

For more information go to course website
Macquarie UniversityBachelor of Science with specialisation in Earth and Environmental SciencesATAR: 75 Nil
  • Environmental scientist

  • Environmental officer

  • Natural resource officer

  • National Park ranger

For more information go to the course website
Macquarie UniversityBachelor of Environment and Master of EnvironmentATAR: 85Nil4 years
  • Environmental scientist

  • Sustainability officer or manager

  • Natural Resource manager

  • Environmental manager

For more information go to the course website
University of New EnglandBachelor of Environmental ScienceATAR: 72.55Assumed knowledge is dependent on degree subjects chosen, any two units of English, Chemistry, Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology.		3 yearsConsider opportunities in the private sector, state or federal agencies and local government including: environmental protection, environmental consultancy, wildlife management, water and land management, ecotourism, research and conservation, policy development and analysis.For more information go to course website

handbook
 
University of New EnglandBachelor of SustainabilityATAR: 72.55Any two units in English.3 years
  • Sustainability and environment officers

  • Policy advisers

  • planning and research officers

For more information go to
course website

handbook
Southern Cross UniversityBachelor of Environmental Science  3 years
  • Natural Resource Manager

For more information go to course website
University of SydneyBachelor of Science (including majors in Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Quantitative Life Sciences, Soil Science and Hydrology, Environmental Studies. Environmental Science program)

 		ATAR: 80Mathematics prerequisite. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1; other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen3 yearsAgricultural scientist, astronomer, biosecurity researcher, ecologist, environmental policymaker, food chemistry analyst, hydrologist, mathematician, medical scientist, nanoscientist, nutritionist (after further study), psychologist (after further study), plant geneticist, soil scientist.For more information, go to: course website
University of SydneyBachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (including majors in Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Quantitative Life Sciences, Soil Science and Hydrology, Environmental Studies. Environmental Science program)ATAR: 80Mathematics prerequisite. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1; other assumed knowledge depends on subjects chosen4 yearsAgricultural scientist, astronomer, biosecurity researcher, ecologist, environmental policymaker, food chemistry analyst, hydrologist, mathematician, medical scientist, nanoscientist, nutritionist (after further study), psychologist (after further study), plant geneticist, soil scientist.For more information, go to: course website
University of SydneyBachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Agriculture)ATAR: 75Mathematics prerequisite. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced and Chemistry4 yearsAgronomist, sustainable agriculture researcher, plant geneticist, animal reproduction specialist, environmental microbiologist, agricultural journalist, commodities trader, precision soil scientist.For more information, go to: course website
University of SydneyBachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)ATAR: 80Mathematics prerequisite. Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced and Chemistry4 yearsAgricultural scientist, animal health and welfare professional, animal ethicist, animal nutritionist, biosecurity researcher, ecologist, environmental policymaker, geneticist, wildlife population manager, veterinarian (with further study in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine).For more information, go to: course website
University of Sydney Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation)

 		ATAR: 85Mathematics prerequisite. Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 14 yearsEcologist, animal reproduction specialist, conservationist, environmental policymaker, teacher (with further training), veterinarian (with further study), in fields including wildlife conservation, sustainability, environmental consulting, animal health, government and policy, NGOs, business and analytics.For more information, go to: course website
University of WoolongongBachelor of Science (Environment)ATAR: 75Mathematics plus any 2 units of Science

 		3 years For more information go to course website
University of Woolongong Bachelor of Science (Environment and Heritage Management)ATAR: 75 3 yearsGeologist, Tourism and Recreation Planner, Climatalogist, Geographer, Hydrologist, Heritage Officer.For more information go to course website
Western Sydney UniversityBachelor of Science (Sustainable Environmental Futures, MT3043)tbaAssumed Knowledge: Students should have at least two unit English, and two unit science (any science) and two unit mathematics at year 12 equivalent.3 years
  • Environmental scientist

  • Sustainability/Natural Resources officer

  • Environmental officer

  • Field ecologists

  • Natural resource managers

  • Water resource managers and catchment managers

  • National Park Ranger

For more information go to course website