The demand for graduates with skills in spatial technologies has grown rapidly over recent years. All around the world, employers in private industry, government and consulting seek employees with skills in spatial science to help solve problems in the environmental, biological and geological sciences. Your degree: The Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science provides a theoretical basis underpinning GIS (geographic information systems), remote sensing and GPS (global positioning systems), concentrating on the development of practical skills. Knowledge and skills gained enables students to use spatial analysis techniques to solve a variety of problems using industry standard software. The School of Earth & Environmental Sciences emphasises the development of expertise for applied spatial modelling. The unique natural environments within the Illawarra provide a diverse spatial dataset which facilitates practical project streams in sub-discipline areas. What you study: Subjects include: Fundamentals of Spatial Science Advanced Geographic Information Science Advanced Remote Sensing of the Environment.

Whether you study earth and environmental science, life science, molecular science or international science, an exciting and meaningful career awaits.Agricultural Adviser Biochemist Cartographer (Mapping) Chemist Coastal or Estuarine Management Officer Conservation Biologist Drug Regulation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Food Chemist Forensic Scientist Geologist Laboratory Assistant Marine or Fisheries Biologist Materials Scientist Medical Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Oceanographer Science Teacher Veterinary Researcher.