Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

Growing populations and damaging environmental practices are putting our planet under extreme pressure. Now more than ever before, there is a need for knowledgeable scientists to apply passion, skills and understanding to restoring waterways, land, natural habitats and biodiversity, and to plant the seeds for a more balanced future in partnership with nature and the land.

This Lincoln University degree, majoring in Environmental Science, will give you a firm grounding in all relevant sciences that relate to the natural environment. You'll learn about the impacts of land use, the natural processes in soil and water,  and what is required to protect and restore the environment for future generations. Your studies can be complemented with elective courses that relate to the economy, society and environmental science, so you expand your ability to have a meaningful impact on some of the most important work that is needed today.

• Develop a scientific understanding of major challenges such as climate change and species extinction, along with the effects of intensive land and water use driven by industrialisation and rapid population growth
• Build a base of practical experience working with the land and water issues you'll meet in the future, either in New Zealand or overseas
• Absorb the knowledge of world-class scientists spearheading research into sustainable and restorative land use practices
• Put your learning to work by ensuring sustainable outcomes and behaviours in New Zealand and beyond.

General Secondary Education Certificate, plus one year (full-time equivalent) of successful study at a recognised university, Good passing grades

You'll sow the seeds that lead to a wide range of opportunities. Demand is growing for scientific credentials in land and water resource science, irrigation technology, climate change mitigation, groundwater and critical zone monitoring, degraded land restoration, wetland chemistry and management, environmental advocacy and policy making for government. Your potential employers include government organisations, local and regional councils, environmental consulting organisations, irrigation companies and primary production industries.

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) has given me a grounding in all the necessary areas, but has the flexibility to let me focus on areas that I'm particularly interested in (like soil and water) I feel really well set up to launch my career and do some good.

Jennifer Tregurtha

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science major)

Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded with a Bachelor of Science with a Environmental Science major.

1. Create your MyLinc Account:

Create an account and submit your application in MyLinc. 
Use an email that you can access and a password you can remember. We recommend monitoring your email spam or junk folders for account verification emails. If these don’t arrive, contact us for help.

 2. Make your study application: 

Once your MyLinc account is set up, log in to make your application. Let us know what you would like to study and give us as much information as you can, as this will help speed up your application. You can save your progress and come back later to complete your application. 

We ask for information about: 

• Your chosen study programme
• When you expect to start
• Your previous study, including your last year of high school
• Your English language test results (if English is not your first language)
• Other documents to support your application if applicable. 

If you are unable to provide your documents in your application, email them to mylinc@lincoln.ac.nz. 

 3. Monitor your emails

We’ll keep in touch with you about your application via email and may ask for more information. Once we have everything we need, and if you meet the criteria for your chosen qualification, you will receive an offer letter via email. 

 4. Accept your offer on MyLinc

After you accept your offer on MyLinc, you’ll receive instructions on how to complete your enrolment. You’ll also get your LU username, password and email address. These are sent via email, so monitor your junk/spam folders.  

 5. Check any conditions in your Offer Letter

If we require supporting documentation, please supply that as soon as possible so we can move you through the enrolment process more quickly. If we’ve asked you to provide evidence of your identity, read the instructions carefully.