Field studies form an integral part of the course. A wide range of environmental and ecological issues is covered, including waste water treatment and disposal, air quality control, population ecology, community ecology, environmental policy and legislation, conservation ecology, forest and agricultural resources, wildlife and fisheries management and soil science. A bonus of 2.5 UAI points will be given to applicants in the middle band for successful completion of up to three subjects from Chemistry, Biology, any Maths, and Physics. The pass degree consists of subjects that have a total credit point value of 360 points. Students must enroll in subjects with a value of 120 points at each year level.
Further study is available in honours , graduate diploma , masters and doctoral programs.