Bachelor of Science and Environment
at CQUniversity Australia, Queensland.
CQUniversity's general science degree is the three-year Bachelor of Science and Environment, studied online (ranks shown) or at Rockhampton, with majors in botany and zoology, chemistry, earth and climate science, and environmental management. No prerequisites.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the CQU Bachelor of Science and Environment for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64.85 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 65.55 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
Students study a range of scientific units and choose a major in botany and zoology, chemistry, earth and climate science, or environmental management. Depending on the units chosen, students complete either a 120-hour industry placement or a short research project. English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematical Methods are recommended.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as laboratory scientists, environmental analysts and data scientists across industry and government.
- Many continue into Honours and PhD study, leading to research roles at CSIRO, universities and biotech firms.
- Common pathways include secondary teaching, science communication and graduate medicine programmes.
Typical first jobs
- Laboratory scientist or technical officer
- Environmental or field scientist
- Data analyst or research assistant
- Quality, compliance or testing officer in industry
- Government scientific or natural-resources officer
- Pathway role while completing Honours or a masters
- Science communicator or education officer
Graduate starting salary
$60,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
Graduates work in environmental management, laboratories, conservation and resources, or continue to Honours and research degrees.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Curious students who enjoy experiments and fieldwork
- People comfortable with maths, data and scientific method
- Those interested in environmental, marine or resource science
- Independent learners who like investigation and analysis
- Students open to Honours and a research pathway
It is probably not for you if
- Students who dislike maths, labs or technical detail
- Those wanting a single guaranteed job title at graduation
- People who prefer essay-based or studio-based study
- Students unwilling to do fieldwork or laboratory components
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the CQUniversity Australia website and on QTAC before applying.