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- Designed for high-achieving students with a passion for a career in science research and the pursuit of making new knowledge.
- Bypass introductory science units to get straight into your chosen major: Enviornmental Science.
- Immerse yourself in real-world research from your first year with authentic research environments and projects offered throughout your degree, including your summer break if desired.
- Study with a cohort of students with a passion for science, supported by leading QUT researchers in the labs and facilities.
- Specialised quantitative mathematics minor to build analytical skills needed to underpin your scientific research.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the Soil Science Society of Australia and the Ecological Society of Australia, among others.
- Students achieving a minimum unadjusted ATAR of 98 may be eligible for QUT Excellence Scholarships, valued at $30,000.
Highlights
- Designed for high-achieving students with a passion for a career in science research and the pursuit of making new knowledge.
- Bypass introductory science units to get straight into your chosen major: Enviornmental Science.
- Immerse yourself in real-world research from your first year with authentic research environments and projects offered throughout your degree, including your summer break if desired.
- Study with a cohort of students with a passion for science, supported by leading QUT researchers in the labs and facilities.
- Specialised quantitative mathematics minor to build analytical skills needed to underpin your scientific research.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, the Soil Science Society of Australia and the Ecological Society of Australia, among others.
Why choose this course?
QUT’s Bachelor of Science (Advanced) will give you the passport to an international research career with an internationally recognised qualification.
QUT is no. 6 in Australia and top 100 globally for environmental sciences (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)
This course is designed for those who have a passion for scientific inquiry and seek to pursue a career in scientific research, development and leadership. You’ll have successfully completed Year 12 Mathematical Methods and science subject aligned with your choice of major. By meetings these prerequisites, you’ll be able to bypass general science units to get straight into your area of passion - in this case, environmental sciences.
Choose this course because you are dedicated to solving Australia’s and the world’s most pervasive environmental challenges. You'll discover the essential disciplines of ecological science, evolutionary biology, geospatial information science, environmental pollution, and soil science, conservation biology and groundwater systems. Collaborate with your peers and educators in well-equipped learning environments, exploring real-world problems from multiple scientific perspectives. You will find yourself studying ecosystems in the field and samples back in the lab, and learning about the impact of scientific discovery on people, policy, industry and the planet.
This course is exclusively offered to a small cohort of high-achieving, driven and passionate students. This means you’ll receive dedicated support and opportunities, within that community of practice. You and your peers will be provided unique experience to immerse yourself in real-world research from your first year – with authentic professional research environments and projects in QUT’s world-class labs and facilities. You’ll engage with the science research community and participate in QUT’s Science Research Symposium from your first year of studies to share your scientific findings and receive feedback and ideas from leading experts to support your learning.
You’re driven to extend your studies in science through participation in extracurricular activities. For example, Vacation Research Experience Scheme (VRES), stipend-supported summer research projects outside of class time, industry placements and research assistant positions. You are already keen to take opportunities to continue your research career beyond undergraduate study, and this provides a launchpad into a rewarding career.
Real-world learning
Research is the practice of science where the core business is to make new knowledge, and this course has been designed to give you access to this core business from year 1. You will be using state-of-the-art research facilities in cutting-edge research contexts from your first year. You'll receive mentoring from academic staff, existing HDR students and higher-level students in the Advanced Science program.
You'll receive an early entry into the QUT Science Research Community, which brings the opportunity to develop professional networks and connectedness to both your peers and potential employers. Your involvement in the student-led organisation of a research symposium will provide an authentic work-integrated learning (WIL) experience, providing insight to cutting edge research, not just at QUT but in a national and global context. You'll engage with current research, emerging topics and will experience the impact of scientific research on everyday life.
You will have opportunities to undertake embedded WIL experiences or internships throughout your studies, engaging with research groups, industry partners and translational research areas. You will learn that research underpins many rewarding careers across industry, government and NGOs, and is not limited to labs and universities.
Learn from the best
QUT has a strong reputation for providing real-world courses with real-world outcomes. This isn’t just about securing a job – it’s about giving you the skills and knowledge you need to become a life-long learner and build the career you need to adapt to and change the world around you for the greater good.
Our teaching teams are experts in science research, including climate change, food security, health, conservation, biosecurity, restoration, renewable energies and sustainability- critical global challenges. This means you have access to the leaders in science research, both as lecturers and as mentors.
In this embedded honours specialised course, you can expect to study alongside a small cohort of high-achieving fellow science enthusiasts for four years. You'll be immersed in real-world research from your first year in authentic research environments, with leading QUT researchers and projects.
An understanding of the mechanisms controlling environmental systems provides the skills required to undertake a great range of scientific environmental planning and management, and tackle problems such as the restoration of mine sites and degraded ecosystems, shortages and contamination of groundwater supply, conservation of threatened plant and animal species, assisting local communities with applications and assessments for the nature positive and carbon markets and protecting Australian agriculture and ecosystems from devastation incursions of non-native pathogens, plants and animals.
Looking toward the future, environmental science is more important than ever. Globally, 'green skills' are becoming essential for building a sustainable planet—and by 2030, the green economy is expected to create up to 24 million new jobs.
Careers and outcomes
As a graduate of Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours), you will be an emerging research scientist, having played a significant role in designing, planning and executing an independent research project at the forefront of science and technology. Possessing advanced knowledge and skills in scientific research and analysis methods, you will have experience in applying these skills to design experiments and solve complex real-world problems. High-level communication skills will ensure you can present knowledge and ideas clearly and effectively, in both oral and written forms, to diverse audiences. You will be a critical thinker, able to apply judgement, to develop new understanding, to consolidate and synthesise new knowledge, and to adapt readily to different contexts.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand and a variety of other scientific societies, including the Ecological Society of Australia and the Soil Science Society of Australia.
Research pathways
This honours-level qualification has a strong focus on research pathways in STEM and provides you with a more specialised degree, for a particular science discipline. As a graduate, you may then choose to enter a PhD program.
Possible careers
- Agronomist
- Biosecurity officer
- Conservation biologist
- Ecotourism operator or guide
- Government officer
- Parks and wildlife ranger
- Policy analyst
- Policy officer
- Population ecologist
- Project manager
- Research scientist
- Restoration ecologist
- Sustainability advisor
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 88.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ST20
- QTAC code
- 418052
- CRICOS code
- 102820D
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February
- February
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
At least one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science, or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) in addition to prerequisite.
Prerequisites
Before you start this course, you must have obtained the required result for the Queensland year 12 subjects (or equivalent senior subjects) listed below within your Year 12 studies.
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English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C); and
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Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and
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At least one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, B).
Additional entry requirements
You must be a 2026 Year 12 student or a recent Year 12 student returning from up to two gap years.
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Elite Athlete Scheme adjustments do not apply to this course. Any other adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you're eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 88.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
99.15
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Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
90.50
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Selection rank
93.20
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
80.75
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Selection rank
88.75
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Entry requirements
You must be a current Year 12 student or a recent Year 12 student returning from up to two gap years.
Prerequisites
Before you start this course, you must have obtained the required result for the Queensland year 12 subjects (or equivalent senior subjects) listed below within your Year 12 studies.
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English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C); and
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Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and
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At least one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, B).
Minimum English language requirements
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Applying for this course
Applying for this course
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $8,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $46,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Oodgeroo Noonuccal Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship
The Oodgeroo Scholarship Program promotes the pursuit of Indigenous Australian studies by supporting the education of Indigenous Australians.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.
- Scholarship eligibility
QUT Rising Sports Scholarship
QUT’s high performance offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
Faculty of Science Scholarship for Women and Non-Binary People
We are committed to supporting people who may face barriers due to their gender and building diverse and inclusive cohorts for careers in science, maths and IT.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance; Women; Non-binary
Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Scholarship
We are committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in science, maths and IT and ensuring students reach their full potential.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Academic performance