Engineering Science (Environmental Engineering)

Become a part of the future of sustainable engineering

Make a change in environmental conservation with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science (Environmental). With USQ’s external study program, you have the opportunity to study via distance or on-campus, giving you the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Why Environmental?

Become a part of the future of sustainable engineering and learn the fundamentals of environmental conservation and rehabilitation. With lecturers from successful research backgrounds, the knowledge and skills you’ll acquire will be first-class, to prepare you for a career as an Environmental Engineering Technologist.

With a strong rural soil and water focus and emphasis upon the study of specialist topics including water and wastewater treatment, mine site rehabilitation and salinisation, you will be equipped to tackle environmental issues head on in the fields of the rehabilitation of mines and landscapes, water resource and conservation, salinisation, irrigation structures, environmental studies and research.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major24

Plus 7 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials

SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 

Year 2 Courses: 

AGR2301Agricultural Science

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENV2103Hydraulics I

ENV2201Land Studies

ENV3105Hydrology

REN1201Environmental Studies 

 One Elective - see Electives

Year 3 Courses: 

AGR3304Soil Science

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG3111Technology Design Project

ENV4106Irrigation Science

ENV4203Public Health Engineering

ENV4204Environmental Technology

Two Electives - see Electives

Practice courses:

AGR2902Field Practice

AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2

CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist 

ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 

ENV3904Environmental Engineering Practice

Electives:

AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture 

CHE1110Chemistry 1

CIV3703Transport Engineering

CLI2201Climate Change and Variability

ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

LAW2107Environmental Law

MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I

MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

  Any approved BEng (Env) course

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent
• Year 12 Physics (recommended)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 13/71

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• year 12 Physics (recommended)

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.