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Why study Environmental Science at Flinders?

A sustainable future is in your hands.

With Environmental Science degrees in Animal Behaviour, Biodiversity and Conservation, Biotechnology, Geospatial Information Systems, Life Sciences, Marine Biology and Plant Science, Flinders will equip you with the skills to address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, deforestation, pollution and species extinction.

When you study at Flinders, you'll be taught by experienced academics to gain diverse knowledge and skills for a range of career opportunities, while learning to solve problems and find solutions to our current and future environmental challenges. You'll learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our on campus high-tech laboratories, Biology Discovery Centre, Animal Conservation House and take advantage of Flinders beautiful natural environment and wildlife. Plus, you'll get career-ready with industry placements that give you hands-on training.

Protect the world around you at Flinders University. Explore your study options across Bedford Park and online.

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No.1 in SA
in Agriculture & Environmental Studies for learning resources.

(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

No.1 in SA
in Science & Mathematics for starting salary, learner engagement, learning resources, skills development, student support and teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

No.1 in SA
in Science & Mathematics for student support and teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate))

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Gain diverse knowledge and skillsets

Throughout your studies, you’ll examine and understand the components of the earth system: atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. Gain a broad spectrum of knowledge for a range of career opportunities.

Learn to analyse, identify and adapt

The need for bold solutions to environmental issues has never been more urgent. You’ll learn to analyse data to identify patterns and trends in environmental conditions, in order to help create solutions to our current and future environmental challenges.

No 1 in Australia for learning resources in sciences and mathematics

No.1 in South Australia for Teaching Quality in Science and Mathematics

Projected employment growth 2018 to May 2023

Source: Labour Market Information Portal, Department of Jobs and Small Business.

Career opportunities

Animal behaviour consultant/specialist
Animal welfare officer or wildlife demonstrator
Biodiversity conservation officer
Biodiversity project officer
Coastal and estuary officer
Ecologist
Environmental scientist
Groundwater hydrologist
National park officer
Zookeeper

Potential employers

Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Consulting companies such a CDM Smith, Golder Associates, Jacobs
CSIRO
Department of Agriculture
Department of Environment and Water
Environmental Protection Agency
Local government
Mining companies such as Rio Tinto
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
RSPCA
SA Water
State and federal government
Trees for Life
Zoos SA

Connect with industry leaders

Get career-ready, you will benefit from our strong connections to industry leaders that will provide you with real-world experience through our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.

With a huge range of 12 to 20-week industry placement opportunities in South Australia, Australia and overseas, WIL can be in the form of internships, field education, vocational and professional practice, including projects with industry and community organisations. They will improve your employability by giving you valuable practical experience in a workplace setting, directly related to the degree you’re studying.

Our students and graduates are also strongly supported throughout their studies and beyond, and you’ll have access to an exclusive network of Flinders alumni that will continue long into your career.

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Combine your studies in environmental engineering and environmental science

With the problems faced by the environment becoming more critical, environmental scientists and engineers are in very high demand. Flinders University offers the combination of environmental engineering with environmental science. By combining both, you’ll graduate with greater career prospects and a competitive edge in the job market.

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

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I really enjoy the Flinders University environment and community. The campus features a lot of native Australian vegetation and the lake is a great place to sit down and relax between classes. Every member of staff has been accommodating and helpful in my studies and the facilities are fantastic. I thoroughly enjoy my degree and find each of the topics challenging and engaging.

Angus Smart, Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)

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