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    Environmental Biology

    Undergraduate double degree major

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    Course outline
    • ATAR

      ATAR

      The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
      Minimum ATAR 70
    • Qualification
      Environmental Biology Double Degree Major (BSc/BA, BSc/BCom)
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      450
    Course outline

    You can study this course as part of the following degrees

    Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce

    Visit your preferred degree page for information on admission criteria, course fees and study locations.

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    Students in this course gain practical experience through a range of field-based experiences in terrestrial and marine environments.

    What jobs can the Environmental Biology course lead to?

    Graduates will be equipped with skills aligned to the needs of a number of government agencies:

    • Department of Environment and Conservation
    • Office of the Environmental Protection Authority
    • Department of Transport
    • Water Corporation

    The course will also prepare students for employment as Environmental Officers in Regional Development Commissions and local governments.

    Graduates will be suited to employment within the private sector, including companies involved with resource extraction and post-extraction restoration, environmental consultancies, eco-tourism enterprises, and environmental restoration.

    What you'll learn

    • apply fundamental biological principles and concepts in theoretical, practical and vocational situations
    • explain and apply the scientific method
    • collect biological data and locate, extract and critically appraise existing scientific knowledge to analyse problems and formulate solutions
    • communicate biological information concisely and accurately using written, visual, and verbal means appropriate to the audience
    • employ new and established technologies to collect and interpret biological data; demonstrate competency in statistics, computing, and other relevant technologies, at an appropriate level
    • take responsibility for their personal educational development by applying independent study and time management skills
    • consider biological issues from a global perspective, recognising the importance of national and international standards for collecting and reporting data
    • respect and recognise the responsibilities of professional scientists in society, both nationally and internationally; value environmental, indigenous and other community perspectives
    • work independently and in teams to demonstrate employment ready skills such as negotiation, leadership, professional behaviour and ethical practices

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    Select an option that best suits you:

    You’re considered someone with work and life experience if:

    You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

    How we define ‘experience’

    ‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.

    Pathways

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency. 

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6

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    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

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    You’re considered someone who studied at TAFE or have done an apprenticeship if:

    Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.

    Pathways

    • TAFE entry

      To meet the entry criteria with VET studies you need to have: 

      1. AQF Certificate IV – Separate evidence of English language proficiency is required 
        or
        AQF Diploma
        or
        AQF Advanced Diploma 
      2. Met the Mathematics Applications ATAR prerequisite (or equivalent)
      3. Met at least one Science ATAR prerequisite (or equivalent).

    • STAT entry

      Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

      The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

      STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency. 

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

    You’re considered someone who has recently left university if:

    Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.

    Curtin course switcher criteria

    To switch into this course, you need to have:

    1. Met the admission criteria for minimum entry
    2. Met the Mathematics Applications ATAR prerequisite (or equivalent).
    3. Met at least one Science ATAR subject (or equivalent) from the following:
      Animal Production Systems ATAR
      Applied Information Technology ATAR
      Aviation ATAR
      Biology ATAR
      Chemistry ATAR
      Computer Science ATAR
      Earth and Environmental Science ATAR
      Engineering Studies ATAR
      Human Biology ATAR
      Integrated Science ATAR
      Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR
      Physics ATAR
      Plant Production Systems ATAR
      Psychology ATAR

    Prerequisite Information

    The Mathematics Applications ATAR prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin units:
    MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics
    MATH1005 Pre-Calculus

    The Chemistry ATAR prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin units:
    CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry and CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry

    The Physics ATAR prerequisite can be met with one of the following Curtin units:
    PHYS1006 Foundation of Physics

    Higher education course switcher criteria

    To switch into this course from another higher education course provider, you need to have:

    1. Met the admission criteria for minimum entry
    2. Met the Mathematics Applications ATAR prerequisite (or equivalent)
    3. Met at least one Science ATAR subject from the following:
      Animal Production Systems ATAR
      Applied Information Technology ATAR
      Aviation ATAR
      Biology ATAR
      Chemistry ATAR
      Computer Science ATAR
      Earth and Environmental Science ATAR
      Engineering Studies ATAR
      Human Biology ATAR
      Integrated Science ATAR
      Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR
      Physics ATAR
      Plant Production Systems ATAR
      Psychology ATAR

    English requirements

    Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

    You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

    IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

    Writing

    6

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6

    Find your pathway to Curtin

    Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.

    Pathway finder tool

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    • Last updated on: 17 March 2026

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