Study Environmental Science in Australia from Nepal

Can You Study Environmental Science in Australia from Nepal After +2?

Yes, you can start right after +2, with a TAFE diploma or a bachelor’s degree.

Environmental science looks at air, water, soil, wildlife and climate. It also looks at how people affect them. You learn in classrooms, labs and the field.

If the sea interests you most, read our guide to marine biology courses in Australia.

This guide is part of our study in Australia from Nepal series. Other subject guides are in our courses in Australia section.

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How Do You Get Into an Environmental Science Bachelor’s Degree?

Adelaide University accepts overseas Year 12 results and asks for IELTS 6.5, with no band below 6.

The course page has a table of scores by country. India’s CBSE and CISCE boards are listed at 65, and state boards at 75. Nepal is not listed on that table, so ask Adelaide or a Goreto counselor how it reads your NEB result. The page also says that a VET award at Certificate IV or higher, or some earlier higher education study, can open another route.

No subject prerequisite is listed. Even so, a +2 in science, especially biology, chemistry or geography, helps you in the first year. Our NEB GPA calculator helps you see your grade before you compare courses.

For test scores, read the minimum IELTS and PTE for Australia page. For the visa side, see the Home Affairs student visa page.

What Do You Study in Environmental Science?

You study ecology, climate change, pollution, water and soil, and how to read field data.

At Adelaide, the major covers climate change, ecology, microbes, pollution and community work. In Year 3 you do a field project with mapping and field data.

Most Australian courses mix classes, lab work and time outdoors. You write reports and use data tools. If you enjoy science and being outside, this is a good fit.

What Is a Master of Environmental Science in Australia?

It is a postgraduate degree for science graduates who want to work on land, water, climate and wildlife.

Most master’s courses last about 1.5 to 2 years. Adelaide University lists its course at 2 years full-time. Some courses use classes, some use a research project, and some use both.

Common subjects are climate change, biodiversity, pollution, water and soil, policy and mapping. Mapping software for places is called GIS. Many courses add fieldwork, lab training or an industry project.

Adelaide’s course has an industry project in the second year. It also has subjects on planning and governance. Compare the subject lists before you apply, because courses differ. A course that fits your first degree gives you the smoothest start.

What Are the Entry Requirements for a Master of Environmental Science?

You usually need a related science degree, a good average mark and IELTS 6.5.

Adelaide wants a bachelor’s degree in a close subject, such as ecology, chemistry, biology or earth science. It asks for a GPA equal to 5.0 on its 7-point scale and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6. You can read this on its master’s course page.

Places are competitive when many people apply.

Melbourne wants a degree in a suitable science and an average of at least 65 percent. It asks for English band 6.5. Accepted fields include biology, chemistry, physics, geography, mathematics and agricultural science. See its entry requirements page.

If your Nepali degree is in arts or management, this route is harder. Ask the university if a bridging course or a different master’s suits you better.

How Much Does Environmental Science Cost in Australia?

A university course costs about AUD 55,000 to 59,000 a year, and a one-year TAFE diploma costs much less.

These are indicative fees from the official pages, and universities change them each year. The rupee amounts are rounded.

Living costs, health cover and the visa fee are extra. Our cost to study in Australia page explains them. Scholarships may help, as shown on our scholarships in Australia page.

Which Environmental Science Route Is Right for You?

Choose a bachelor’s degree if you want a full career in the field, and a diploma if you want a shorter, hands-on start.

A diploma is cheaper and lasts one year. It is practical, and it can lead to ranger or land care work. A degree takes longer and costs more, but it opens research, policy and consulting roles.

A master’s suits you if you already finished a science degree in Nepal. It can build on subjects like botany, zoology, chemistry or geography. Check that your first degree matches what the university lists as an accepted field.

Think about where you will study too. Fieldwork can take place in country areas, so some courses are far from big cities. Our Australia intakes page shows when courses start.

Which Jobs Can You Do With Environmental Science?

You can work as an environmental consultant, ranger, conservation officer or climate analyst.

Adelaide’s page lists natural resource manager, health manager, consultant, wildlife officer and climate consultant. Employers include government agencies, local councils, non-profit groups and mining firms. Renewable energy and consulting firms hire too.

A TAFE diploma leads to jobs such as bush regenerator, park manager and senior ranger. Some jobs also ask for a driving licence, first aid or site safety cards. Read each job advert to see what it needs.

If you like coasts and sea life, read our marine biology guide. If you prefer building and design, see our civil engineering guide.

Can You Stay and Work in Australia After Environmental Science?

You can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa after your degree, but permanent residence is not automatic.

While your course runs you can work up to 48 hours a fortnight. Our working hours page explains this. For the visa after study, see our 485 visa page, and for the longer picture read our PR courses in Australia page.

How Can Goreto Help You Apply for Environmental Science in Australia?

Goreto counselors help you pick a course, check entry, prepare documents and plan your visa.

You can meet us at our Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara branches. Our diploma vs bachelor’s guide helps if you are choosing a level.