Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science Major
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
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.
How you’ll grow
- 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.
Career opportunities
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 a Bachelor of Science with an Environmental Science major.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.