Study the Environmental Sciences major in the Bachelor of Science and explore how species interact with each other and with their physical environment. New Zealand’s spectacular natural environment is the envy of the world. In the Environmental Sciences major you can immerse yourself in this environment through the field trips that are an essential part of this major. You explore the ecological principles of freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, animal behaviour and ecology, and plant ecology. This understanding is essential to protect New Zealand’s unique natural environment, and is an essential foundation for many rewarding environmental sciences careers.

Career opportunities Conservation organisations like the Department of Conservation Environmental consultant Government research and monitoring agencies Local councils: Environmental, public health, and waste management and monitoring services Science teacher* Scientific laboratory analyst