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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