Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours in Environmental Contamination

University of Canterbury

Environmental Contamination is the science of prevention and treatment of contaminants and invasive organisms in our ecosystems. This major offers practical learning in identifying contaminants and their source, analysing their impact, and developing strategies to prevent further exposure.Investigate threats to our natural environment, such as toxic contamination in drinking water, pests destroying our local habitats, and agricultural disease. Field studies, lab work, and work experience throughout the degree, with a microscopy facility and microbiology lab on campus, and UCs own field stations throughout Waitaha Canterbury. Learn to merge matauranga Maori and scientific knowledge to broaden your understanding and approach to environmental issues.The Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours is accredited by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand EIANZ to deliver environmental practitioners for roles in industry, government, education and research, and the community. Contamination risk is always high with infrastructure, transportation, and natural resource use. Your specialist knowledge in microbiology and contamination will be essential to help combat ongoing damage to our natural world.Career pathways could include border security, infrastructure planner, agricultural manager, work safety inspector.