2017Undergraduate

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

This double degree combines the essential elements of environmental science (understanding the interactions in the environment) with environmental engineering (designing solutions to environmental problems).

Industry connectionsYou’ll take regular field trips in association with industry that involve teamwork and instrumentation.

In the final year of your studies you will undertake a major project that is either industry-based or simulates an industrial situation. You will work with industry leaders using the theory and practical experience gained through the program to solve a problem.

In order to graduate you must complete a minimum 12 weeks of engineering industry experience. This allows you to gain first-hand experience in an engineering practice environment under the supervision of a practising professional engineer. Opportunities exist for an overseas engineering work placement of between six and 12 months (this satisfies the industry experience requirement). These placements are normally taken during a one-year break in the middle or at the end of the third year of the program.

Career outlook

Graduates with environmental science and environmental engineering qualifications are highly sought after. RMIT’s emphasis on hands-on training and real-world experience ensures graduates are particularly employable.

Graduates can work in corporate or industrial sectors or government agencies. They can also work as consultants, designing innovative environmental products or resolving existing environmental problems using their environmental science and engineering skills.

Professional recognitionThis program is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of the program are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

Australia is one of 15 countries that are signatories to the International Engineering Alliance, also known as the Washington Accord, for professional engineers. The qualification of graduates from this degree is recognised in all countries that are signatories to the Accord.

All graduates will be eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.

International opportunities

RMIT partners with over 150 organisations around the world to provide you with with global work and study opportunities. You could spend a semester studying abroad, take part in a study tour or complete an international internship.

There are also opportunities to undertake international study tours to Paris to explore sustainable cities, to study China’s environmental challenges and to take part in a sustainability project in Vietnam.

As a double degree graduate you will be uniquely placed to work in a variety of industries and roles, with a combined understanding of the science and the ability to design technical solutions.

This program puts you at the interface of science and engineering and offers:

– considerable hands-on experience with laboratory and field equipment

– field trips as an integral part of the learning process

– opportunities to work on collaborative projects with industry

– minor studies in groundwater and either environmental biology and environmental chemistry.

Full-time: 5 years

DURATION

Program snapshotProgram code: BH096

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Semester 2: Direct to RMIT rmit.edu.au/programs/ apply/direct

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This information is designed for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this publication is accurate and current at the date of printing. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the RMIT University website before lodging your application. Visit www.rmit.edu.au.

RMIT University CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A. RMIT Registered Training Organisation code: 3046. Prepared May 2016.

Year 1 The Changing Environment Environmental Chemistry 1A

Scientific Skills and Communication

Engineering Mathematics B

Life on Earth Environmental Chemistry 1B

Energy and Earth’s Environment

Mathematics and Statics

Year 2 The Hydrosphere Geology Engineering Practice 1 (Skills for Engineering)

Engineering minor

Ecology The Soil Environment Engineering Practice 2 (Environmental Principles for Sustainable Design)

Engineering minor

Year 3 The Atmosphere Environmental Science minor

Pollution Control Engineering minor

Geological Site Investigation Environmental Science minor

Urban Systems 1 Mathematics and Statistics

Year 4 Environmental Science minor

Urban Systems 2 Engineering Economics and Infrastructure Planning

Waste Water Treatment and Recycling

Environmental Science minor

Environmental Analysis Land Contamination and Geohazards

Engineering minor

Year 5 Environmental Sampling and Analysis

Integrated Workplace Project 1 Ethics, Policy and Law in Environmental Engineering

Professional Environmental Scientist

Science Project Integrated Workplace Project 2 University elective

Compulsory courses Program electives University electives

Program structure

Year 1You’ll concentrate on fundamentals in environmental science, chemistry, biology and engineering mathematics.

Year 2During second year, your environmental science studies will cover the hydrosphere, ecology and soil environment.

Engineering Practice courses give you the opportunity to engage in a multidisciplinary project. Working in teams, you will learn about environmental principles and sustainable design. You’ll also start groundwater studies.

Year 3You’ll learn about the atmosphere and start to study courses from your chosen minor of either environmental biology or environmental chemistry.

You‘ll also gain a basic grounding in environmental engineering through studies in urban systems of water supply and pollution control. Geological site investigation studies also include the opportunity to undertake site visits.

Year 4In your fourth year, you will complete your minor studies in either environmental biology or environmental chemistry.

You will further develop your understanding of urban water systems, economics, waste water treatments and land contamination.

You’ll also undertake an environmental engineering project.

Year 5Your final year will focus on advanced studies in environmental sampling and analysis as well as studies in ethics, policies and law.

You’ll also be prepared for the workforce through work-integrated learning opportunities, which are part of the Professional Scientist, Science Project and the Integrated Workplace Project courses.

Entrance requirementsSuccessful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisites units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in one of Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics; and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL).

Additional information

Non-Year 12 applicants may submit additional information if they would like it to be considered. For semester 1 intake, this can be completed through the VTAC Personal Statement online. For semester 2 intake, this can be completed through the personal statement in the Apply Direct application.