Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

iology, Chemistry &
enVironmental sCienCe
When it comes to studying in the areas of science and the
environment, Ecu’s research in environmental science
(ERA, 2010) and recognised excellence in teaching (The good
universities guide, 2012) leaves other universities green with
envy. you will find a range of practical degrees that can lead
to distinctly different careers in fields such as conservation,
marine and freshwater biology, environmental management,
conservation and wildlife biology, chemistry and more.
reAl-world experienCe
Our students are immersed in a stimulating and highly supportive
teaching and learning environment. All courses are structured
to have a strong practical component and most include a
requirement for students to undertake work experience in
a relevant organisation. Industry professionals regularly give
lectures, and students are exposed to ‘real-world’ experiences
in the classroom, laboratories and on field trips. Our students
also get the chance to conduct research that will benefit the
community and environment.
“My course allowed me to do things
most people only dream of.”
Fieldwork is an important part of the course. I was
able to help with reptile surveys and research
projects all over the State. These opportunities took
me to stunning areas of WA, including the Kimberley,
and allowed me to get up close and personal with
elusive species of native fauna that most people don’t
even know exist.
SCienCe opportunitieS tAkinG StudentS plACeS
ECU PhD student Dirk Holman is one of a number of students
who has had the opportunity to travel the country as a result of
studying Science at ECU. Dirk specialised in Surf Science and is
now currently completing his thesis on the Great White shark,
allowing him to get up close and personal with what is arguably
one of many people’s greatest fears. Surf Science and Coastal
Environmental Science are two exciting Science majors that are
offered at ECU’s South West campus in Bunbury.
StAte-of-the-Art fACilitieS
Our Science students and researchers have access to excellent
facilities and equipment in the University’s state-of-the-art,
award-winning, $28 million Science and Health building.
The building includes a range of environmentally-friendly
features to reduce energy consumption, by maximising the use
of rainwater, solar energy and natural light. The principles of
sustainability are also reflected in its design.
SCienCe
environmentAl & ChemiStry
Marcus cosentino
Ecu biological Sciences graduate bioloGy,
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