Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Minor in Wildlife Biology

If you learn best by doing rather than just sitting in lectures, QUT’s Environmental Science degree is designed for you. From day one, you won’t just be reading about ecosystems — you’ll be out in the field, exploring real environments, running experiments in labs, and tackling real-world environmental problems. You’ll see firsthand how ecosystems function and how humans interact with them, all while collecting, measuring, and analysing actual data instead of just memorising theory. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical skills — from fieldwork and scientific investigation to environmental planning and management — that employers value in today’s environmental careers.

Here’s how this program makes learning hands-on and truly experiential:

Fieldwork in real environments – You’ll leave the classroom and step into Queensland’s incredible landscapes, including World Heritage rainforests, learning field science where ecosystems are alive and functioning.

Hands-on laboratory experience – In lab classes, you’ll put scientific methods into practice, analyse real samples, and develop problem-solving skills using real data.

Applied project-based learning – Many units revolve around projects that challenge you to solve environmental problems, giving you experience in planning, measuring, and interpreting results.

Capstone and research opportunities – Later in the program, you’ll take on substantial research projects and capstone fieldwork, helping you deepen your understanding of environmental systems and build career-ready skills.

Collaboration with industry and community experts – You’ll learn from professionals and Traditional Owners during field activities, gaining real-world insights into environmental work.

If you want a degree that goes beyond textbooks, letting you live and breathe environmental science — in the field, in the lab, and on projects that matter — this program delivers exactly that kind of hands-on, career-ready learning.

Set yourself up for a meaningful future
Graduating from QUT’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science gives you more than a degree — you’ll leave with practical skills that employers value and the confidence to step straight into roles that make a real difference for people and the planet. Many of our grads move into careers such as environmental scientist, environmental planner, ecologist, or natural resource manager — jobs where you’re actively shaping how communities and industries interact with their environments. In a field where thoughtful decision-making and real-world experience matter, this degree helps you build both.

Hands-on experience from day one
From early in your studies, you’ll have opportunities to apply what you’re learning through work-integrated learning (WIL) — think internships, industry projects, fieldwork, and placements. These experiences don’t just build your skills; they help you start forming a professional network long before you graduate.

Career support that goes the extra mile
QUT’s career services are here to help you confidently step into the workforce. Coaching, mentoring, networking opportunities, and practical tools to refine your resume, job search skills, and interview techniques ensure you’re ready for the environmental sector — and beyond.

Learn directly from the experts
Our program brings the real world into your studies. Guest lectures from government agencies and consulting professionals, site visits, and practical examples embedded throughout your courses mean you’re constantly seeing how your learning applies in real-life situations.

Professional recognition and networking
Completing this degree also opens doors to professional memberships with respected bodies like the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the Soil Science Society of Australia, and the Ecological Society of Australia. These connections give you credibility and networking opportunities that can be invaluable as you launch your career.

Pathways to further study
If your curiosity takes you further, this degree sets you up to continue your studies. Many graduates go on to postgraduate coursework or research degrees, like a Master of Environmental Science or a PhD, which can lead to advanced research roles, consultancy leadership, or teaching at the university level. Others expand into areas like climate science, sustainability policy, or environmental management, opening even more doors to make an impact where science meets society.