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Science course
Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science

Key details

Duration

3 year/s full-time
6 year/s part-time
3 year/s full-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
On campus - Semester 1, Semester 2
Online - No
Important Dates

Locations

Casuarina campus, Online
Casuarina campus

Credit points required

240

Course code

WSCI02
SATAC codes
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Overview

The Bachelor of Science will allow you to explore your curiosity and passion for knowledge within your chosen scientific field.


Your study options are flexible and diverse with a focus on professional experience in various sciences including biologist, ecologist, spatial scientist, chemist, or in other science fields.


You will combine academic studies with practical learning in distinctive environments and communities of northern Australia, and their associated challenges in environmental management.


You will strengthen your problem-solving, logical and critical thinking skills, apply an understanding of scientific and technological factors, and consider issues from various cultural, economic and other societal perspectives throughout your studies helping you to approach tasks informed and confident.


You will be able to demonstrate and apply an understanding of their chosen areas of science, including concepts, theories and principles to practise in real situations.



Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education

Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.

Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

International tuition fees

The annual tuition fee for full time study is AUD $34,592.00. This equates to $ $4,324.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.

CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.

Stephanie Oberbrieler smiling

Why study Science, Environmental Science and Management at CDU?

If you're interested in finding solutions to our planet's environmental issues, there's never been a better time to study science, environmental science and management at CDU. You'll be prepared to apply the academic theories and principles you learn in class to real-world problems in a diverse range of careers. 

  • #3 in Australia for agriculture and environmental studies starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Medical Laboratory Science student Hajrah in the lab at Casuarina campus

Why study science, environmental science & management at CDU?

If you're interested in finding solutions to our planet's environmental issues, there's never been a better time to study science, environmental science and management at CDU. You'll be prepared to apply the academic theories and principles you learn in class to real-world problems in a diverse range of careers.

  • Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for agriculture and environmental studies starting salary (GUG 2024)
Stephanie Oberbrieler smiling

Why study Science, Environmental Science and Management at CDU?

If you're interested in finding solutions to our planet's environmental issues, there's never been a better time to study science, environmental science and management at CDU. You'll be prepared to apply the academic theories and principles you learn in class to real-world problems in a diverse range of careers. 

  • #3 in Australia for agriculture and environmental studies starting salary (GUG 2024)
  • Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
Medical Laboratory Science student Hajrah in the lab at Casuarina campus

Why study science, environmental science & management at CDU?

If you're interested in finding solutions to our planet's environmental issues, there's never been a better time to study science, environmental science and management at CDU. You'll be prepared to apply the academic theories and principles you learn in class to real-world problems in a diverse range of careers.

  • Five-star Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • #3 in Australia for agriculture and environmental studies starting salary (GUG 2024)

What will I study?

This course consists of common units, science specialist elective and elective units as described in the course outline.

Course structure

Students may complete customised selection or specialisations selected from disciplines such as Ecology, Landscape Restoration and Geographical Information Science.

This courses is structured to ensure fundamental science foundations are then supported by advanced units appropriate to the discipline area. Professional practice experiences are a feature of the course.

Please note that external students are required to attend on-campus intensive teaching blocks depending on the units studied.


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Common Units  
(1 unit)
10cp

Common units totalling 10 credit points from the below:

CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology OR  
LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100 from 2024)  

Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.

Core Unit  
(4 units)
40cp

Compulsory Core unit totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.

ENV101 Earth Systems  
ENV102 The Diversity of Life  
SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies  
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of Science  
 

Specialist Electives   
(11-14 units)
110-140cp

Specialist Elective units totalling 110 - 140 credit points from one of the majors, minors or customised selection below:  

When selecting specialist elective units, ensure the overall course requirements of a maximum of 100 credit points at 100 level and a minimum of 60 credit points at 300 level are met.  

NOTE: SACE Stage 2 Maths or equivalent is a pre-requisite for SMA101 Mathematics 1A. If you have not recently completed SACE Stage 2 maths or equivalent and plan to enrol in SMA101, you must successfully complete SMA104 first.  

Ecology Major (120 credit points)

Complete ALL of the following:  
SCH101 Chemical Concepts ORSCH104 Introductory Chemistry   
SPH141 Concepts of Physics ORSMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ORSMA101 Introductory Mathematics  
ENV201 Introductory Ecology  
ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity  
ENV206 Environmental Physiology  
ENV207 Fire Ecology  
ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring (contains intensive field component)  
ENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022) (contains intensive lab component) ORSCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry (contains intensive lab component)

PLUS

Complete 40 credit points from the following:  
ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation  
ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (contains intensive field component)  
ENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia (contains intensive field component)  
ENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (contains intensive field component) (not offered 2024, next avail 2025)  
ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science  

Geographical Information Science Major (110 credit points)

Complete ALL of the following:  
HIT137 Software Now  
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals  
SCH101 Chemical Concepts ORSCH104 Introductory Chemistry   
SPH141 Concepts of Physics ORSMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ORSMA101 Introductory Mathematics  
ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing  
ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking  
HIT234 Database Concepts  
ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling  
ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data

PLUS

Complete 20 credit points from the following:  
ENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia (contains intensive field component)  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science  
300 level unit/s selected from ANY of the specialist elective areas  

Landscape Restoration Major (140 credit points)

Complete ALL of the following:  
ENG151 Statics  
IAS144 Indigenous Land and Sea Resources  
SCH101 Chemical Concepts ORSCH104 Introductory Chemistry   
SMA101 Introductory Mathematics  
ENG267 Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics  
ENV201 Introductory Ecology  
ENV206 Environmental Physiology  
ENV208 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Thinking  
ENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and Monitoring (contains intensive field component)  
ENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022) (contains intensive lab component)  
ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation  
ENV313 Hydrology and Catchment Processes

PLUS

Complete 20 credit points from the following:  
ENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling  
ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science  

Chemistry Minor (Internal Only) (110 credit points)

Complete ALL of the following:  
SCH101 Chemical Concepts  
SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry  
SPH141 Concepts of Physics ORSMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ORSMA101 Introductory Mathematics  
ENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)  
MLS245 Medical Biochemistry  
ENV323 Environmental Microbiology  
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in Chemistry

PLUS

Complete 20 credit points from the following:  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science  
300 level unit/s selected from ANY of the specialist elective areas

PLUS

Complete 20 credit points from the following:  
ENV103 Environmental Issues  
ENV300 Wildlife Management  
ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity  
ANY unit/s selected from the specialist elective areas  

Customised Selection (110 credit points)

NOTE: No major will be listed on the student testamur at completion of the course

Complete ALL of the following:  
SCH101 Chemical Concepts ORSCH104 Introductory Chemistry   
SPH141 Concepts of Physics ORSMA104 Concepts of Mathematics ORSMA101 Introductory Mathematics

PLUS

Complete 20 credit points from the following:  
SBI228 Advances in Science and Technology  
SBI234 AI Foundations: A Non-technical Introduction (new from 2024)  
ENV313 Catchment Processes and Hydrology  
ENV315 Desert Field Ecology (contains intensive field component)  
ENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia (contains intensive field component)  
ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data  
ENV323 Environmental Microbiology  
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in Chemistry  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science

PLUS

Complete 70 credit points consisting of the following:  
50 credit points selected from ANY of the specialist elective areas  
20 credit points at 300 level selected from ANY of the specialist elective areas

 

General Electives  
(5-8 units)
50-80cp

Elective units totalling 50-80 credit points from the following:  
NOTE: When selecting electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as SBI1xx, SBI2xx and SBI3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively.

When selecting elective units, ensure the overall course requirements of a maximum of 100 credit points at 100 level and a minimum of 60 credit points at 300 level are met.

Students undertaking the Ecology major must complete 70 credit points of electives.  
Students undertaking the Geographic Information Science major must complete 80 credit points of electives.  
Students undertaking the Landscape Restoration major must complete 50 credit points of electives.  
Students undertaking the Chemistry minor must complete 80 credit points of electives.  
Students undertaking the Customised selection must complete 80 credit points of electives.

Suggested units include:  
ENV103 Environmental Issues  
ENV300 Wildlife Management  
ENV301 Tropical Invaders and Biosecurity  
ENV311 Practical Statistics and Data Reasoning  
OR  
Units from the majors, minor or customised selection above  
OR  
From other undergraduate units offered by the University

Please check pre-requisite and assumed knowledge for all selected units.

 240cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)

  • A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
  • A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
  • See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

If course commenced prior to 2023:  
No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.  


COURSE CHANGES and TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2024  

From 2024 the course structure for the Bachelor of Science has changed as follows:

  • Core units have decreased from 6 units (60cp) to 4 units (40cp)
  • Increase in specialist elective unit requirements by 2 units (20cp)
    • Ecology is now 12 units (120cp)
    • Geographical Information Science is now 11 units (110cp)
    • Landscape Restoration is now 14 units (140cp)
    • Chemistry Minor is now 11 units (110cp)
    • Customised Selection is now 11 units (110cp)  
       
  • LAL100 Language, Literacy Sustainability has replaced CUC100 Academic Literacies through Exploring Sustainability from 2024. Students that have already completed CUC100 do not need to complete LAL100, 
     

Study plan


Students commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200. 
     
Legend:CU = Common UnitCO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = Elective

 

Ecology

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV101 Earth SystemsCO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySESPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1ASEENV204 Ecosystems Evolution and BiodiversitySE
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOSCH102 Organic and Inorganic ChemistrySE

Year 2

ENV201 Introductory EcologySEENV206 Environmental PhysiologySE
ElectiveSE/EENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and MonitoringSE
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO
ElectiveEENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE/E

Year 3

ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSEENV315 Desert Field Ecology OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods OR Specialist Elective (not offered 2024, next avail 2025) OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

 

Geographic Information Science

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV101 Earth SystemsCO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySESPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSEHIT137 Software NowSE
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOElectiveE

Year 2

HIT164 Computing FundamentalsSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
HIT234 Database ConceptsSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
ENV208 Geographic Information SystemsSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing or ElectiveSE/ESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO

Year 3

IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV306 Environmental Monitoring and ModellingSE
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/EENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial DataSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E


Landscape Restoration

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV101 Earth SystemsCO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENG151 StaticsSE
SMA101 Mathematics 1ASEENV206 Environmental PhysiologySE
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOIAS144 Indigenous Land and Sea ResourcesSE

Year 2

ENV201 Introductory EcologySEENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENG267 Hydraulics and Soil MechanicsSE
ENV208 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial ThinkingSEENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and MonitoringSE
ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing or ElectiveSE/ESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO

Year 3

SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR 
Specialist Elective OR 
Elective
SE/EENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling OR 
Specialist Elective OR 
Elective
SE/E
ENV313 Hydrology and Catchment ProcessesSEENV303 Ecological Restoration and ConservationSE
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data OR 
Specialist Elective OR 
Elective
SE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR 
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR 
Elective
SE/E

 

Chemistry Minor

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV101 Earth SystemsCO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySESPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESCH102 Organic and Inorganic ChemistrySE

Year 2

ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV323 Environmental MicrobiologySE
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 3

SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in ChemistrySESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

 

Customised Selection

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV101 Earth SystemsCO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySESPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
ENV102 Diversity of LifeCOSpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 2

IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV323 Environmental Microbiology OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 3

ENV313 Catchment Processes and Hydrology OR ElectiveSE/EENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in Chemistry OR ElectiveSE/EENV315 Desert Field Ecology OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/EENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods OR Specialist Elective (not offered 2024, next avail 2025) OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E


Students commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

When designing an individual study plan:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200. 
     
Legend:CU = Common UnitCO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveE = Elective

 

Ecology

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

  ENV101 Earth SystemsCO
  SPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
  ENV204 Ecosystems Evolution and BiodiversitySE
  ElectiveE

Year 2

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV206 Environmental PhysiologySE
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and MonitoringSE
SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022) OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 3

ENV201 Introductory EcologySEENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV315 Desert Field Ecology OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods OR Specialist Elective (not offered 2024, next avail 2025) OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveEENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 4

ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change OR Specialist Elective OR Electi
ve
SE/E  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  


Geographic Information Science

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

  ENV101 Earth SystemsCO
  SPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
  HIT137 Software NowSE
  Elective OR Specialist ElectiveE/SE

Year 2

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUSpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO

Year 3

HIT164 Computing FundamentalsSEENV306 Environmental Monitoring and ModellingSE
HIT234 Database ConceptsSEENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial DataSE/E
ENV208 Geographic Information SystemsSEENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing or ElectiveSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 4

IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCO  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  


Landscape Restoration

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

  ENV101 Earth SystemsCO
  ENG151 StaticsSE
  ENV206 Environmental PhysiologySE
  IAS144 Indigenous Land and Sea ResourcesSE

Year 2

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENG267 Hydraulics and Soil MechanicsSE
SMA101 Mathematics 1ASEENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and MonitoringSE
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO

Year 3

ENV201 Introductory EcologySEENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV303 Ecological Restoration and ConservationSE
ENV208 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial ThinkingSEENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing or ElectiveSE/ESID300 Professional Practice in Science OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 4

Specialist Elective OR SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/E  
ENV313 Hydrology and Catchment ProcessesSE  
ElectiveE  
ElectiveE  

 

Chemistry Minor

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

  ENV101 Earth SystemsCO
  SPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
  SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO
  Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 2

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive)SEENV323 Environmental MicrobiologySE
SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSESCH102 Organic and Inorganic ChemistrySE
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 3

ENV102 Diversity of LifeCOSpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOSpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 4

SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE  
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in ChemistrySE  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

Customised Selection

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

  ENV101 Earth SystemsCO
  SPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E
  Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
  Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 2

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCUSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO
SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
ENV102 Diversity of LifeCOENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods OR Specialist Elective (not offered 2024, next avail 2025) OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 3

IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV323 Environmental Microbiology OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV315 Desert Field Ecology OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data OR Specialist Elective OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E

Year 4

ENV313 Catchment Processes and Hydrology OR ElectiveSE/E  
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in Chemistry OR ElectiveSE/E  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

 

Students Commencing in Summer Semester

Ecology

Semester 1

Semester 2

Summer Semester

Year 1

    LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCU
    SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSE

Year 2

SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENV101 Earth SystemsCO  
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOSPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV204 Ecosystems Evolution and BiodiversitySE  
ElectiveESCH102 Organic and Inorganic ChemistrySE  

Year 3

ENV201 Introductory EcologySEENV206 Environmental PhysiologySE  
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and MonitoringSE  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO  
ElectiveEENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE  

Year 4

ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSEENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia (INT-6) OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/EENV315 Desert Field Ecology (INT-6) OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
  ENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (not offered 2024, next avail 2025) OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
  ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  


Geographic Information Science

Semester 1

Semester 2

Summer Semester

Year 1

    LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCU
    SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSE

Year 2

SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENV101 Earth SystemsCO  
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOSPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EHIT137 Software NowSE  
ElectiveESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

Year 3

HIT164 Computing FundamentalsSESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO  
HIT234 Database ConceptsSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
ENV208 Geographic Information SystemsSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing or ElectiveSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

Year 4

IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV306 Environmental Monitoring and ModellingSE  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/EENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial DataSE/E

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Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  


Landscape Restoration

Semester 1

Semester 2

Summer Semester

Year 1

    LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCU
    SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSE

Year 2

SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENV101 Earth SystemsCO  
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOENG151 StaticsSE  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV206 Environmental PhysiologySE  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EIAS144 Indigenous Land and Sea ResourcesSE  

Year 3

ENV201 Introductory EcologySEENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE  
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENG267 Hydraulics and Soil MechanicsSE  
ENV208 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial ThinkingSEENV209 Fauna and Flora Survey and MonitoringSE  
ENV202 Introductory Remote Sensing or ElectiveSE/ESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO  

Year 4

SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/EENV306 Environmental Monitoring and Modelling OR 
Specialist Elective OR 
Elective
SE/E  
ENV313 Hydrology and Catchment ProcessesSEENV303 Ecological Restoration and ConservationSE  
  ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data OR 
Specialist Elective OR 
Elective
SE/E  
      

Chemistry Minor

Semester 1

Semester 2

Summer Semester

Year 1

    LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCU
    SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSE

Year 2

SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENV101 Earth SystemsCO  
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOSPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESCH102 Organic and Inorganic ChemistryCO  

Year 3

IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOENV210 Aquatic Ecosystems Chemistry (unit title change 2022)SE  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV323 Environmental MicrobiologySE  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

Year 4

SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in ChemistrySESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E    
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E    

Customised Selection

Semester 1

Semester 2

Summer Semester

Year 1

    LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability (replaces CUC100) OR CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating TechnologyCU
    SMA101 Mathematics 1A OR SMA104 Mathematical Concepts OR ElectiveSE

Year 2

SCH101 Chemical Concepts (intensive) OR SCH104 Introductory ChemistrySEENV101 Earth SystemsCO  
ENV102 The Diversity of LifeCOSPH141 Concepts of Physics OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
  Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

Year 3

IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of ScienceCOSBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesCO  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/ESpecialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/EENV323 Environmental Microbiology OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

Year 4

ENV313 Catchment Processes and Hydrology OR ElectiveSE/EENV316 Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics: Field Studies in Northern Australia (INT-6) OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
SCH305 Advanced Concepts in Chemistry OR ElectiveSE/EENV315 Desert Field Ecology (INT-6) OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
SID300 Professional Practice in Science OR ElectiveSE/EENV317 Natural Resources and Indigenous Livelihoods (not offered 2024, next avail 2025) OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  
  ENV318 Analysing and Synthesising Spatial Data OR Specialist Elective OR Specialist Elective OR ElectiveSE/E  

 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    • School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30)Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.

* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

 

ATAR profile

The following table represents the ATAR and selection rank profile for applicants offered a place on the basis of their ATAR in semester 1, 2023

ATAR based offers onlyATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
Lowest rank to receive an offer 62.75 63.00
Median rank to receive an offer 67.80 76.70
Highest rank to receive an offer 92.90 99.65

Notes
"<5" indicates less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.

I chose CDU because it has an excellent science course, with lots of opportunities for practical experience in the field. I love the small classes, community feel and the interaction with lecturers that you don't get at larger universities.

Brittany

CDU student

CDU Student Brittnay

I am very proud that I am now an environmental expert who can work anywhere on this planet. There is nothing that can be done on the development of any projects without environmental experts. So, it is a very promising career.

Cassian

CDU student

Cassian Lushinge

I chose CDU because it has an excellent science course, with lots of opportunities for practical experience in the field. I love the small classes, community feel and the interaction with lecturers that you don't get at larger universities.

Brittany

CDU student

CDU Student Brittnay

I am very proud that I am now an environmental expert who can work anywhere on this planet. There is nothing that can be done on the development of any projects without environmental experts. So, it is a very promising career.

Cassian

CDU student

Cassian Lushinge

Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Student profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students that commenced this course and passed the census date in Semester 1, 2023.

Applicant background (Semester one intake 2023)No. of Students% of all Students
A. Higher education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)
8 .0
B. Vocational education and training (VET) study<5N/P
C. Work and life experience
(Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
<5N/P
D. Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR

(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)

7 .0
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered

(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra offer conditional on minimum ATAR)

<5N/P
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor

(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)

<5N/P
International students<5N/P
All students 15 .0

Notes
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Bachelor of Science
Faculty/College
Faculty of Science and Technology
Sector
HE
Area of study
Science, Environmental Science and Management

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn more about environmental management

Vamshidhar is from India and studied a Master of Environmental Management at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn more about environmental management

Vamshidhar is from India and studied a Master of Environmental Management at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

MyNextCourse

Direct applications are available to students who have completed a CDU or BIITE course at a Certificate III level or higher. Most CDU and BIITE enabling programs are also accepted through this process.

International applications

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.

Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.

International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
Casuarina campus (CSP)
104881
Online (CSP)
104881
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

CRICOS codes

Location
CRICOS Code
Casuarina campus
107549G

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