Bachelor of Environmental Management
Duration 3 years
2018 Lowest Rank* 80.00
2019 GE Rank¹ 80.00
Assumed knowledge Mathematics and Chemistry.
Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics
are recommended
Graduates of the Bachelor of Environmental
Management help to shape policy and
environmental regulations by conducting
environmental science research. They influence
decisions that matter by providing real guidance
where it is needed most, creating a safe
equilibrium between economic, social and
environmental concerns.
Majors
· · Biology
· · Earth Science
· · Ecology
· · Environmental Chemistry
· · Geography
· · Marine and Coastal Science
Career opportunities
Structure
1 Environmental Management
core + Major + Elective
courses (to make up 20
courses altogether)
2 free elective
courses (from any
faculty at UNSW)
2 General Education
non-science courses
1 year
Optional
Honours
Bachelor of Life Sciences
Duration 3 years
2018 Lowest Rank* 80.00
2019 GE Rank¹ 80.00
Assumed knowledge Mathematics, plus one of
Biology or Chemistry
For those with an innate curiosity about life and
an urge to make a positive difference to society,
this degree bringing together the biological,
environmental and medical sciences is a powerful
career starter.
2 free elective
courses (from any
faculty at UNSW)
2 General Education
non-science courses
· · Molecular and Cell Biology
· · Pathology
· · Pharmacology
· · Physiology
· · Psychology*
* Please refer to the Bachelor of Psychology for
further information on professional recognition.
The availability of majors may be subject to
periodical review. Visit science.unsw.edu.au
Majors
· · Anatomy
· · Biology
· · Biological Chemistry
· · Biotechnology
· · Ecology
· · Genetics
· · Marine and Coastal Science
· · Microbiology
Career opportunities
Health, agriculture, medicine, pharmaceutical and
food science industries. If you enjoy working in
interesting and varied outdoor locations, majors
such as biology and ecology involve fieldwork and
can be the beginning of a life of intellectual and
geographic adventure.
Structure
Major + Science
electives
(16 courses)
Environmental consultants or officers within
industry or with local, state or federal government.
Employers may include National Parks and Wildlife
or the Environmental Protection Authority
1 year
Optional
Honours
Bachelor of Medical Science
Duration 3 years
2018 Lowest Rank* 92.00
2019 GE Rank¹ 94.00
Assumed knowledge Mathematics and Chemistry
Underpinning the practice of medicine, Medical
Science is all about life, ageing, health and
disease. It delves deeply into the body’s functions,
including reactions to disease, drugs and the
role of genes. Incorporating facets of numerous
scientific disciplines, this course offers graduates
a flawless understanding of the human body.
Majors
· · Human Anatomy
· · Molecular Biology
· · Molecular Genetics
· · Medical Microbiology
· · Neurobiology
· · Human Pathology
· · Medical Pharmacology
· · Medical Physiology
Related degrees
· · Bachelor of Science
· · Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Career opportunities
· · Medical research
· · Paramedical professions
· · Health policy
· · Medical laboratory science
· · Pathology and forensic science
· · Pharmaceutical and related industries
· · Potential pathway to a graduate medicine degree
Structure
1 Medical Science core +
Elective courses (to make
up 20 courses altogether)
2 free elective
courses (from any
faculty at UNSW)
2 General Education
non-science courses
1 year
Optional
Honours