Study and Careers in Environmental Science
Page 1
STUDY AND CAREERS IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Study and Careers in Environmental Science
Page 2
Environmental Science
The Environmental Science program was established at the University of Sydney in
1992 as a postgraduate degree, with the content based upon information provided by
consultation with industry (public and private sectors). This was extended in 1995 to
encompass an undergraduate degree covering similar material as well as
concentrating on the science of the environment.
The aim and intent of the program was to:
a) teach environmental science as a complimentary subject to Science students.
b) to provide students with quality interdisciplinary units that illustrate how the
different mainstream disciplines interact in the natural and built environment, and
investigate how social considerations play their role.
c) allow students the greatest flexibility in designing their study programs, so the
graduates would not all possess the same qualifications, and hence would not
compete with each other in the job market.
d) produce graduates with the necessary “specialist” knowledge and training, as well
as the complement of generic skills, for employment in any environmental field they
may apply themselves to.
Because the subject matter is so broad, the most qualified teaching staff are drawn
from all around the University, but in particular from the Schools of Biological
Sciences, Geoscience, and Chemistry. In some cases external lecturers are used.
Students applying for the BSc(Environmental) need a UAI ~83.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
postgraduate
established in 1992
undergraduate established in 1995
Teaching Staff:
across the University
4 Faculties, 9 Departments
BSc
UAI ~81
BSc(Environmental) UAI ~83
Study and Careers in Environmental Science
Page 3
BSc(Environmental)
students take 8 units each year (4 per semester)
1st Year. Proscribed but general, with only one specialist unit which covers
geomorphology and env