Bachelor of Environmental Biology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Technology Sydney

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Environmental Biology at UTS is perfect for curious minds who want to protect Earth’s ecosystems and tackle climate change head-on. You’ll gain hands-on experience in labs and fieldwork, learning how to study, conserve, and restore biodiversity while developing the scientific and professional skills to make a real-world impact.

Curriculum Structure:
Year 1: You’ll start with foundational science units like Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues, Chemistry 1, and The Biosphere. These courses give you the tools to understand the natural world, develop critical thinking, and learn essential lab and field techniques.

Year 2: Here, you begin to specialise in environmental biology, exploring Ecology, Cell Biology and Genetics, and Environmental Chemistry. You’ll get hands-on with ecosystems, plant physiology, and wildlife studies, building the expertise needed to understand and protect biodiversity.

Year 3: In your final year, you’ll focus on applied skills through units like Urban Sustainability and Resilience, GIS and Remote Sensing, and professional internships. This is where you translate knowledge into action, working on real-world projects that prepare you for a career in conservation, research, or environmental management.

Focus Areas: Biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, environmental sustainability, field research, data analysis.

Learning Outcomes: Graduate with the skills to study, monitor, and protect natural environments while applying scientific knowledge to solve environmental challenges.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): UTS ensures your degree aligns with current environmental science standards and industry expectations, giving you practical experience employers value.

Reputation (Employability Rankings): UTS is consistently ranked among the top universities globally for science and employability, recognized by QS and THE for producing graduates who are workplace-ready and highly sought after.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you’re passionate about protecting the planet and want to turn that passion into hands-on skills, the Bachelor of Environmental Biology at UTS is designed to immerse you in real-world environmental science from day one. You’ll not only learn in modern labs but also get your hands dirty in fieldwork across some of Australia’s most stunning natural environments. The program blends core scientific knowledge with practical expertise in ecology, biodiversity conservation, and environmental sustainability, preparing you to make an immediate impact in the field. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with leading researchers and gain professional experience that sets you up for a meaningful, career-ready journey:

Hands-on fieldwork in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, experiencing real environmental challenges.
Laboratory learning in modern facilities, developing skills in molecular biology, cell biology, and environmental chemistry.
Core training in ecology, plant physiology, wildlife management, and biodiversity conservation.
Use of GIS and remote sensing technologies to analyse environmental data.
Professional internship opportunities for academic credit, providing workplace experience in environmental science.
Elective units across UTS disciplines to tailor your learning to your interests and career goals.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with a Bachelor of Environmental Biology from UTS positions you to make a real difference in protecting ecosystems and biodiversity while tackling climate change. Many graduates move into roles such as environmental consultant, wildlife biologist, conservation officer, or ecological researcher. You’ll leave with hands-on experience, strong scientific knowledge, and professional skills that employers value across environmental sectors.

Here’s what this means for you:

UTS Careers & Employability Support: UTS offers tailored career services, including internship placements, industry networking events, and one-on-one career guidance to help you transition smoothly into the workforce.
Professional Experience Opportunities: The program includes ‘muddy boots’ fieldwork and optional professional internships, giving you practical skills and industry connections before you graduate.
Industry Partnerships: UTS has strong ties with environmental agencies, research organisations, and conservation bodies, providing pathways to employment and collaborative projects.
Accreditation & Long-Term Value: The program is part of the Faculty of Science and recognised for developing the scientific and professional expertise needed in environmental roles.
Graduate Outcomes: Graduates are well-prepared for careers in environmental science, conservation, sustainability, and ecological research, equipped to tackle pressing environmental challenges.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you could continue your studies with postgraduate programs at UTS, such as a Master of Environmental Management, Master of Conservation Biology, or research-based pathways in environmental science. These pathways deepen your expertise and open doors to senior scientific, policy, or research roles, further expanding your impact on environmental conservation.

Additional Information & Requirements

Delivered at the UTS City campus in Sydney, providing access to modern science facilities and industry-connected learning environments.

English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 or TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21

Successful completion of the Higher Secondary School examinations from some state boards with a competitive pass may also be accepted.

IB - Award of the full International Baccalaureate Diploma where the total aggregate score including bonus and penalty points meets entry standard.

Applications for the Autumn (Feb/March), Spring (July), and Summer (November) intakes have different deadlines depending on whether you are applying from outside Australia or within Australia, so it is important to apply before 30 November / 15 January, 30 April / 31 May, or 30 August / 30 September respectively.

UTS highlights strong employment outcomes for science graduates, with undergraduate graduates earning a median full-time salary of around AUD 70,000, including opportunities in environmental biology and sustainability-related careers.

Country Requirements

India: Applicants from India are considered if they have completed CBSE (10+2) with required subject performance in English or Hindi and the best four externally examined subjects, or the CISCE (ISC) with a competitive average in the best four subjects; selected state board Higher Secondary qualifications may also be accepted based on performance.

China: Successful completion of the China National Entrance Examination (Gaokao) where the total score meets entry standard, or completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

United Kingdom: GCE A Levels – An overall aggregate score will be calculated based on the best three Advanced Level (A2) subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.

USA: Applicants from the USA are eligible with a completed High School Diploma plus either a competitive SAT score (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) or successful completion of an approved Associate Degree from a Community or Junior College.

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