About Environmental Restoration (BSc) We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us to undo the damage of previous generations. Whether it’s stopping the spread of salt through Australia’s precious farm lands or the big picture work on climate change and global warming, there’s no doubt that Earth needs you! Environmental Restoration will equip you with the practical and theoretical skills necessary to help the process of recovery of damaged ecosystems. Do you want to restore some productivity to degraded grazing lands or perhaps work towards the full scale restoration of protected environments this degree will launch you into a fascinating and worthwhile career.
Like any ecosystem, this degree has complex and interacting components; you’ll study areas as diverse as ecology, economics, psychology and cultural studies, all focused around a strongly scientific core. By learning how we as humans interact and, unfortunately, damage our natural environment you will be able to put your expertise to work to ensure a sustainable, productive and environmentally sensitive future. You’ll not only help shape public opinion and policy but you will be able to put your skills to direct and practical use. What can I do with my Environmental Restoration degree? As more and more companies embrace their responsibilities as good corporate citizens and begin to understand the delicate balance that holds our planet together, the need for trained environmental experts and advisors is growing daily. Add to this the increasingly loud calls for legislation to enforce good behaviour and you’ll see why this area of study is now so important and so popular.
As a practitioner in restoration science you will be well qualified to work in the public and private sector in all areas of industry and public policy. Rising population growth and ongoing land degradation means you will also be able to seek work anywhere in the world.
As an Environmental Restoration graduate you may choose to pursue a role as an Industrial Hygienist; Engineering and Natural Science Manager; Conservation Scientist/Forester; Environmental Ecologist; Environmental Protection Officer; Landscape Architect; Urban and Regional Planner. Some of your potential employers may be the Department of Environment and Heritage; Department of Environment and Conservation; Environmental Consultancy; Urban Land Development Authority; Town Planning and Urban Design. How to apply: Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided you with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission. Domestic student applications: If you would like to apply for this course you can now: International student applications: If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
Course Details | | | Length of course | 3 years full time internal study or part time equivalent
Available fully externally
Please note that international students can only study full-time | | International fee information | 2008 fees per 24 points - $18,750 | | Location | South Street Campus | | Murdoch course code | B1206 | | TISC code | MUNRC | | TER cut off for 2008 | 70.15 or country equivalent | | STAT score | >145 | | Information on course units | Link to handbook entry |
Recommended subjects:
The following recommended subject will provide you with a useful background if you are interested in studying Environmental Restoration: Maths and Chemistry.
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL. Course Structure Year 1 Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you’ve never been to uni before!
Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area. - Introduction to Environmental Science
- Environmental Biology
- Statistical Data Analysis and Data bases
- Australian Environmental Issues
General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas. Select three units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Recommended Double Majors To take a double major, students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general elective units. Further details on double majors are available in the Prospectus. Some recommended double majors are: - Conservation & Wildlife Biology;
- Marine Science;
- Environmental Science;
- Biological Science;
- Sustainable Development.
What are my Career Options? As landscape degradation is a widespread problem both in Australian and many other countries, solutions are needed to restore damaged environmental systems. This has led to a demand for trained personnel in public and private sectors in areas associated with the restoration of degraded sites and re-establishment of damaged or sterile areas such as urban landscapes, coastal areas, rangelands, agricultural areas and mining sites.
As a Murdoch graduate in Environmental Restoration, your employment outlook is bright, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors that will improve your prospects of achieving them. | Professions | What they do | Suggested double majors | | Industrial Hygenist | Industrial Hygienists examine the workplace for health hazards, such as worker exposure to lead, asbestos, pesticides, or communicable diseases. | Health and Environment
Biological Science
| | Engineering and Natural Science Manager | Engineering and Natural Sciences Managers plan, coordinate, and direct research, design, and production activities. They may supervise engineers, scientists, and technicians, along with support personnel. These managers use their knowledge of engineering and natural sciences to oversee a variety of activities. | Engineering
Environmental Science / Management / Technology
Extractive Metallurgy
Management
| | Conservation Scientist / Forester | Conservation Scientists manage, improve, and protect the country’s natural resources. They work with the landowners and Federal, State, and local governments to devise ways to use and improve the land without damaging the environment.
Although Conservation Scientists mainly advise farmers, farm managers, and ranchers on ways they can improve their land for agricultural purposes and to control erosion, a growing number are advising landowners and governments on recreational uses for the land.
Foresters consider the economics as well as the environmental impact on natural resources. To do this, they determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations.
Foresters must balance the desire to conserve forested ecosystems for future generations with the need to use forest resources for recreational or economic purposes. | Environmental Science
Conservation and Wildlife Biology
Sustainable Development | 
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