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Life and environment science courses at Deakin are developed with industry experts and informed by cutting-edge research. Enrich your study with local and international learning opportunities, including fieldwork, placements and study tours.

Discover your dream course

Get more than just a degree – gain the knowledge and expertise to create meaningful impact in your chosen career. Whether you’re interested in biotechnology or biomedical science, marine and freshwater systems or conserving nature and wildlife for the future; our range of specialised courses prepare you to make a real difference.

Are you considering honours?

An honours degree exposes you to significant national and international research, develops your technical and scientific skills and provides an excellent platform for your future career.

Gain science communication skills

Get the science communication skills needed to create resources across multiple formats and for different audiences. Work with expert teaching staff and collaborate with industry on real-world projects.

Get out into the field

Your education shouldn’t be limited to the classroom. That’s why we take our students out into the world on fieldwork trips to truly experience hands-on, practical learning. Depending on your course, you may learn skills like measuring the health of freshwater environments, coastal planning, surveying wildlife populations, conducting sustainability assessments and more.

Learn more about fieldwork opportunities

In my honours year, I contributed to the Grampians Long Term Small Mammal Project. My research involved working directly with Parks Victoria and contributing to fire management and biodiversity goals for the region.

Cara Penton

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) graduate

Learn in advanced facilities

Our facilities include a purpose-built Crime Scene House, modern chemistry, physiology and preparation laboratories, an aquaculture research facility and more, like our:

  • wildlife-tracking technology
  • infrared motion-sensing wildlife cameras
  • research vessels
  • remotely operated underwater vehicles.

We also partner with the Queenscliff Marine Science Centre laboratories. Here, you can handle living marine animals and plants, learn in an aquarium room and enjoy access to the marine and coastal ecosystem on Queenscliff’s doorstep.

Benefit from international experience

Benefit from international experience

When you study with the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, you can choose from a trimester abroad, overseas internships and international volunteering opportunities. Each year, you’ll have the opportunity to enrol in the Global Environmental Placement, which offers amazing options to work with turtles in Costa Rica, lions or sharks in South Africa, dolphins in Tanzania, lionfish in Thailand, as well as many other options.

The connections Deakin has across the globe are remarkable. I’ve been to jungles in Borneo and Viking museums in Denmark all because of Deakin.

Danielle Graham

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) graduate

Consider a research degree

Understanding and managing the threats facing Australia’s environment requires a multidisciplinary approach to research and teaching. Reimagine your career, connect with industry and make your impact alongside world-leading researchers at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Become a research student

Our students in action

We believe in the connection between theory and hands-on learning, where classroom knowledge comes alive through real-world application. Take a look at where your degree could take you, and how you could be applying your practical skills to tackle environmental and life sciences challenges with confidence.

Science and biomedical science at Deakin

Hear from two students as they reveal their passion for science and biomedical Science, the diverse study opportunities and the benefits of the hands-on, practical approach at Deakin.

Play a role in creating a sustainable future for our planet

Deakin University's courses in environmental science have a strong focus on fieldwork and practical experiences. Study areas include sustainability, wildlife and conservation, marine health and ecosystems.

Address global environmental challenges with hands-on learning

Study environmental management and sustainability at Deakin University and get out into the field to develop solutions to the environmental issues we face on a national and international scale.

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any further questions regarding the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.

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