BP192 - Bachelor of Environmental Science
Plan: BP192P6 - Bachelor of Environmental Science
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Environmental Science
Award abbreviation: BEnvSc
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full time
Location: City Campus; some electives in Bundoora
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/science
ASCED code: 050999
CRICOS code: 047880G
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Environmental Science degree program at RMIT is designed to produce graduates with a broad and coherent body of knowledge in Earth system processes, especially the hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere and the impacts of humans on our environment. Graduates have gained expensive fieldwork experience and demonstrated their work-readiness by completion of two final year, capstone, work integrated learning courses (ENVI1145 Environmental Sampling and Analysis and ONPS2186 Science Project) that require them to work in multidisciplinary teams and learn to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
You will complete a minor in either Environmental Biology or Environmental Chemistry and will either specialise in, or developed breadth across, the other available minors, including Geosciences (Environmental Engineering) and Geospacial Sciences.
Our graduates are therefore well prepared for the types of postions available in workplaces such as in environmental consultancies, government agencies, resource management, research, education and in the mining / manufacturing industries.
While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.
Inherent Program Requirements
This program requires face to face attendance at the RMIT City campus and has an externsive range of fieldwork that can require you to traverse rough ground, work in unpleasant weather conditions and/or from the deck of a boat.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation agreements between RMIT University programs enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
C5367 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
If you are a graduate of the C5367 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management you will be able to claim credit for courses you have already completed. The tables below provide you with information about the credit agreements between these programs.
| You may gain entry into the: | BP192P6 Bachelor of Environmental Science |
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| and you choose to do the: | Environmental Biology Minor |
| then you may apply for credit for up to: | 8 courses, 96 credit points |
| The courses for which you will get credit are: |
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| You may gain entry into the: | BP192P6 Bachelor of Environmental Science |
|---|---|
| and you choose to do the: | Environmental Chemistry Minor |
| then you can apply for credit up to: | 6 courses, 72 credit points |
| The courses for which you will get credit are: |
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You may gain entry into the: |
BP192P6 Bachelor of Environmental Science |
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and you choose to do the: |
Geospatial Science Minor |
then you can apply for credit up to: |
7 courses, 82 credit points |
The courses for which you will get credit are: |
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If you have a qualification from another institution - local or international - any credits and/or excemptions for this program will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Program Leader to discuss your situation.
If you require further details on these programs refer to the RMIT University Handbook [http://www.rmit.edu.au/handbook].
You may be eligible for credit into other RMIT University programs for successfully completing this program upon application to other RMIT University programs. Please check with admissions officer of your program of choice.
Pathways
Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program.
Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including the Master of Environmental Science and Technology (MC191) subject to entry requirements.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Very Important: This plan is being phased out.
BP192P6 - Bachelor of Environmental Science plan has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students after Semester 2 2022.
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
As a graduate of this program you will be eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. You can also join as an undergraduate student member, which give you access to a range of benefits, including industry mentoring.
In the third year of the program, you will complete an undergraduate research project under the supervision of a academic staff-member. Projects can be done in-house, or in conjunction with an external organisation. Participating organisations have included the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Agriculture Victoria, CSIRO, Southern Rural Water, South East Water, Gippsland Water, local wineries, BORAL, Parks Victoria, Municipal Councils, Landcare, Waterwatch, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, City West Water, Goulburn Valley Water, Sustainable Regions (DOTARS), and the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC).
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT: www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.
Electronic courseware is available for many courses, and extensive use is made of the RMIT web-based learning environment
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students.
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