斯威本科技大學(xué)砂拉越校區(qū)

Working out eco solutions begins with understanding how sustainability works.

At Swinburne Sarawak, we understand the development of sustainable solutions is crucial to the preservation of our environment. Our environmental science program offers you the opportunity to explore how scientific principles of sustainable develop helps solve ecological issues. We provide scientific skills you need to understand and improve sustainable systems. Research and communication expertise are also strong component of our programs.

That’s why we offer the environmental science program at Swinburne Sarawak.

Units of study
Core units

BIO10001 Concepts of Biology
CHE10001 Chemistry 1
PHY10001 Energy and Motion
STA10003 Foundation of Statistics
MTH10010 Essential Mathematics
NPS10001 Introduction to e-Science
NPS20005 Communication for Scientists*
NPS30003 Grand Challenges in Science*

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Environmental Science Major

CHE10005 Consumer Chemistry
BIO20002 The Microbial World
PEH20002 Food Science
PEH20004 Built and Sustainable Communities
PEH20006 Water Science
BIO30005 Microbes in the Environment*
ENV30001 Environmental Biology*
ENV30003 Environmental Management*

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Electives available in Sarawak in the Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) course:

Science Elective Units

BIO10003 Concepts of Biotechnology
BCH20002 Introduction to Biochemistry
BCH20001 Biochemistry of Genes and proteins
BCH30003 Advanced Biochemistry
BIO30004 Molecular Biotechnology
Research Skills in Science
BIO30009 Applications of Bioinformatics
PEH20005 Communicable Disease Control
Research and Development Project 1
HES2205 Aquatic Biotechnology
HES2210 Industrial Microbiology
HES3405 Natural Products

Other recommended electives

COS10009 Introduction to Programming
COS10081 Introduction to Data Science
COS20083 Advanced Data Analytics
COS30045 Data Visualisation
MGT10001 Introduction to Management
MKT10001 Fundamentals of Marketing
COM10007 Professional Communication Practice
MDA10006 Innovation Cultures: Perspectives on Science and Technology

Career opportunities

As a environmental science graduate you can pursue a career in environmental scientist/officer, research scientist/officer, water quality scientist, nature conservation officer, field coordinator, conservation scientist, sustainability quality manager, environmental data analyst and product specialist.

Key Information due to COVID-19: Swinburne will continue with its fully online learning for our students. Online learning and assessments continues to be the primary mode of delivery for the majority of the learning activities.