Science & Research
Environmental Scientist
Studies environmental systems and the impact of human activity on them.
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What this career is
Environmental science studies air, water, soil and ecosystems, supporting conservation, compliance and impact assessment work.
- Typical education pathway
- B.Sc. in Environmental Science or a related discipline, then M.Sc.
What professionals typically do
- Collect and analyse environmental samples
- Assess environmental impact of projects
- Prepare compliance and monitoring reports
- Advise organisations on environmental practice
Typical education pathways
- B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology or Chemistry
- M.Sc. in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering
Important skills
- Fieldwork
- Sampling and analysis
- Regulatory knowledge
- Reporting
Suitable student interests
- Nature and ecology
- Fieldwork
- Science
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