Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences)

Focus on a field of science that interests you – Conservation and Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science and Management or Marine Biology.

In this course you will develop a deep understanding of environmental and conservation theory, gain practical experience and build connections with industry and the community, to ensure you have the skills needed for a career in managing the environment and conserving threatened species and communities.

You will develop practical, creative-thinking, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills, both inside, and outside the classroom, helping solve some of the world’s most complex problems. You will also contribute to real-world research projects at our on-campus conservation category wetlands and banksia woodlands or at exciting locations across Western Australia, including our iconic coastlines or our diverse bushlands.

You might also choose to expand your career prospects even further with a double major in a complementary scientific area or a double degree in another discipline, such as law, business, management or communications.

3 reasons to study Environmental and Conservation Science at Murdoch

1. Gain hands-on experience in the field which interests you the most, including learning in industry-standard laboratories and participating in real field research projects.
2. You’ll get to explore our on-campus conservation category wetlands and woodlands, where native plants, turtles, quenda and Carnaby’s black cockatoos are your classmates.
3. Be taught by environmental practitioners and internationally respected experts – so each day is a unique adventure.

What you’ll learn

• Learn a wide range of industry-standard laboratory and field techniques, including how to collect, record, analyse and interpret information.
• Develop the skills you need to lead a team, work as part of a team and work on your own.
• Use critical and creative thinking to define and resolve environmental problems.
• Develop a deep understanding of the ethics of science and how this relates to animal welfare, human rights, fieldwork, laboratory protocols and professional settings, depending on your major.
• Explore how to stay curious about the world and commit to lifelong learning throughout your career.

Your future career

When you graduate with an Environmental and Conservation Science degree, you’ll have a qualification that can take you in a range of exciting directions. Depending on your qualification, you could work in roles such as:

• Marine Biologist
• Fisheries Officer
• Scientist in nature-based tourism
• Environmental Consultant
• Conservation and Wildlife Officer
• Mining Rehabilitation Officer
• Atmospheric or Climate Change Scientist
• Oceanographer

You might work in non-government organisations (NGOs) such as conservation or community organisations, universities and scientific research organisations, the resources sector or in government roles at the local and international level.

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

IELTS: Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

TOEFL: Score: 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13.

PEARSON: Score: 64+, with no communicative skill below 60.

CAMBRIDGE: Score: 176+, with no skill less than 169.