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Science and Environment
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Hands-on learning in living laboratories
From regenerative agriculture to marine ecology, our science degrees cover every aspect of the management of our natural and built environments.
Panel sessions
Unlock the secrets of our world with a science degree. Find out how to specialise in environmental science, marine studies, or regenerative agriculture or how to major in applied chemistry, physics and mathematics or biology and what to expect once you graduate.
Interactive experiences
Visit an observational bee hive and sample honey from around the world. Get up close with varroa mites and other bee pests under the stereomicroscope.
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Global top 350
We're ranked in the global top 350 in Agriculture and Forestry (QS Rankings 2023)
Guaranteed entry with Diploma of Science
Guaranteed entry with Diploma of Science into our Bachelor of Science with a choice of specialisations
5-star rating
We’re rated 5-stars for learning resources, student support and teaching quality (Good Universities Guide 2023: Science and Mathematics)
Top 100 in Oceanography
Global top 100 for Oceanography (Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (Shanghai Rankings) 2022)
Panel sessions and interactive experiences
Northern Rivers 4th August
Panel Session
Environmental science - 10:30am
Regenerative agriculture - 11:00am
Veterinary - 12:30pm
Interactive Experience
Science - All day demo
Veterinary - All day demo
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National Marine Science Centre 11th August
Panel Session and Interactive Experience
10:00am - 11:30am
For more information, please see the National Marine Science Centre Open Day information.
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Undergraduate
“My favourite part about the course would be how much hands-on interaction I get, I grew up in the city so coming out here and getting to just play with things at the beach or go to a forest and do my lab work there is incredible.”
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