Featured environmental and conservation sciences courses
Environmental and Conservation Sciences
Combine your passion for the environment with a strong scientific understanding as you learn how to manage and preserve environments and biota under threat both in Australia and around the world.
Environmental Assessment and Management
Gain an understanding of contemporary environmental management policies, procedures and techniques.
Master of Environmental Science
Gain the specialised knowledge you need to investigate, assess and manage environmental challenges.
Why study environmental and conservation sciences at Murdoch University?
You’ll begin a journey to tackle some of the world’s most complex environmental challenges. Our teaching emphasizes practical learning through fieldwork, real-world projects, and active engagement with nature and communities. Along the way, you’ll develop practical, creative-thinking, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills, both inside and outside the classroom.
You'll learn from a vibrant mix of scholars, researchers, and environmental practitioners, including internationally respected academics whose expertise is integrated into our research and teaching, creating a dynamic learning environment.
Find out more about the School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
There was actual passion for what they were doing… that came through with a lot of the lecturers.
Holly Thompson, Conservation Sciences Read full student story
Learning environment
We bring classroom theory to life. Each day is an adventure as you learn through fieldwork and lab work, contributing to real-world research at our on-campus conservation wetlands and banksia woodlands, as well as at iconic locations across Western Australia—from rugged coastlines to diverse bushlands.
Career opportunities
Our graduates leave not just with a degree, but with the experience, insight, and professional readiness to contribute as environmental scientists, conservation biologists, marine ecologists, or policy advisors in government, industry, or nonprofit sectors. By studying environmental and conservation sciences, you’ll be set for a successful career that will see you make your mark throughout Western Australia and around the world.
