Bachelor of Science and Environment

About the course

This degree explores how science can address current and emerging challenges across environmental, industrial, technological and medical contexts. You can tailor your study to your interests and career goals through a choice of majors and available minors, building broad scientific foundations with an environment focus. The Bachelor of Science and Environment is an undergraduate qualification in Environmental Science. The programme develops laboratory techniques, scientific writing, and analytical methods for research and industry settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across scientific and environmental sectors, including environmental science and ecology, agriculture, mining and metals, chemical and materials production, power industries, food technology, forensic analysis, and research and development. The course supports pathways into laboratory, field and applied science settings. This is a Bachelor-level preparation for careers in Environmental Science. Preparing graduates for laboratory technician, research assistant, and science-based industry entry roles.

Living Costs in Rockhampton**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 20 - 26	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 441 - 583	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 674 - 891
Transportation (Daily) A$ 10 - 14	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 363 - 480

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)