Courses

Applied and Analytical Chemistry

The course provides a thorough background in chemistry with emphasis on instrumentation and the development of strong analytical skills. It is designed to meet industries' needs for capable, dynamic and innovative graduates with well-developed technical skills and a sound theoretical knowledge.

• Undergraduate Coordinator Contact
• Bachelor of Science in Applied and Analytical Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied and Analytical Chemistry
• Unit Descriptions

For students doing other degrees at ECU

The School of Natural Sciences offers a variety of major and minor studies in Chemistry for students wishing to complement their degree studies and enhance their career options

Course Brochure (PDF)

Biological Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) is designed for students with a strong interest in the living world. It provides students with a broad understanding of the major biological concepts essential for understanding Australia's animals, plants and natural communities. A feature of the course is its strong emphasis on applied practical skills, developed through extensive laboratory and fieldwork in state-of-the-art facilities. Students develop the practical skills and knowledge for monitoring, describing and conserving Australia's biodiversity, the essential basis for sound management. Our graduates find employment as research assistants, consultants in environmental businesses, teachers and laboratory technicians.

The degree has three main components:

First year	8 core units
Second & Third Year	A Biological Sciences Major (8 units) together with an 8-unit Second Major chosen from: Catchment Management Marine & Freshwater Management Conservation Biology Environmental Management Environmental Chemistry

• Undergraduate Coordinator Contact
• Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
• Bachelor of Science Honours (Biological Sciences)
• Unit Descriptions

For students doing other degrees at ECU

The School of Natural Sciences offers a variety of major and minor studies in Biological Sciences for students wishing to complement their degree studies and enhance their career options.

Course Brochure (PDF)

Environmental Management

The Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management) introduces students to the multi-disciplinary nature of Environmental Management. Environmental Management involves an understanding of the environment, and the knowledge and skills used in its management. The strong management focus of this course prepares graduate for careers in government agencies and industries which deal with conservation of bio-diversity, environmental impact assessment, environmental planning and the management and rehabilitation of specific ecosystems such as land, wetlands, forests, coastlines and arid regions.

The degree has three main components:

First year	8 core units
Second & Third Year	An Environmental Management Major (8 units) together with an 8-unit Second Major chosen from: Catchment Management Marine & Freshwater Management Conservation Biology Biological Sciences Environmental Chemistry

• Undergraduate Coordinator Contact
• Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management)
• Bachelor of Environmental Science Honours (Environmental Management)

For students doing other degrees at ECU

The School of Natural Sciences offers a variety of major and minor studies in Environmental Management for students wishing to complement their degree studies and enhance their career options.

Course Brochure (PDF)

Environmental Forensics

Environmental Forensics (PDF)

Environmental Health

Environmental Health (PDF)

Forensic and Biomolecular Science

Frontier technologies
Biotech
Forensic investigations

Forensic and Biomolecular Science is the study of biological systems at the molecular level. It involves the collaborative efforts of a wide range of specialists, including biochemists, biologists, chemists and biotechnologists. During the last half-century there have been remarkable advances in our knowledge of the molecular chemistry of biological systems, most evident in the booming genetics and biotechnology industries. The Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Biomolecular Science) provides a detailed background in biological systems at the molecular level and an introduction to its application to Forensic Science. Students are prepared for employment in research, development and commercial activity in a wide range of health sciences, law enforcement, natural resource management and commercial biotechnology industries. The course meets the demand for scientists who have a strong focus on laboratory-based careers in molecular science as applied both to medicine-based and science-based disciplines in a most promising area of scientific and technological opportunity.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODES OF STUDY
The three-year Bachelor of Science course is available by full-time or part-time study at the Joondalup Campus.

COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is a 24 unit, 360 credit point award.
The degree has two main components:
(i) a foundation program in the first year; and
(ii) a major program in the second and third years consisting of a number of specified units and electives.

Course Brochure (PDF)

Marine and Freshwater Biology

Marine and Freshwater Biology (PDF)

Sustainable Forestry

Sustainable Forestry (PDF)