The Bachelor of Science with Honours degree comprises one full-time year of coursework that includes a research component. Students are admitted to the BSc(Hons) programme following the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree with a high level of achievement in appropriate subjects. Subject areas range from Astronomy to Zoology and a student may complete the programme in two subjects if desired (combined honours).

Environmental Science is a growth area for careers. Well-educated people with strong technical and communication skills are needed to help identify, to monitor and possibly to solve a variety of problems associated with the environment and with the use and allocation of resources and sustainability.