Combine the experimental side of chemistry and the hands-on work of biology, with the analytical and spatial aspects of maths and the global focus of geography and environmental sciences. That’s Earth Sciences!
Earth Sciences can open doors to a huge number of career options - check out some of them in the infographic below.
The Earth Sciences subject set
EVSC10001 | ||
ATOC10001 | AND/OR | ERTH10002 |
Which Earth Sciences subjects should I take?
- EVSC10001 The Global Environment
This subject introduces you to geology, geography, climate and environmental science, providing an overview of the processes controlling the formation and evolution of our global environment, right back to the origin of Earth as a planet within the solar system.
Choose one:
- ATOC10001 Wonders of Weather
Learn about how the atmosphere and oceans determine many aspects of our lives, exploring questions such as what controls when and where it rains, the ocean currents, seasonal snowfalls and tropical cyclones. - ERTH10002 Understanding Planet Earth
Dig deeper into the processes governing the geological evolution of our Earth. As part of this subject, you’ll participate in a three-day field trip, and gain hands-on experience investigating Victoria’s geology and fossils
Other Earth Sciences subjects
Interested in Earth sciences, but not keen on the subject set? Or looking to expand upon it? These subjects are available to all BSc students. Remember, you must complete Level 1 subjects from at least two different areas of science and you can take a maximum of three subjects from any one area.
- ERTH10003 Geology for Engineers
Through practical classes, including a field trip, you’ll explore the solid Earth and components that make up its surface, and learn about relevant engineering applications. You can’t enrol in this subject if you’ve completed or enrolled in ERTH10002 Understanding Planet Earth.
Majors linked to Earth Sciences
This subject set is recommended for the following majors:
| Climate and Weather (ATOC10001 EVSC10001 recommended) | Geology (ERTH10002 required) |
Earth Science is taught by the School of Earth Sciences
Other study areas available
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Biological Sciences
All life shares a common ancestor, so whether your end goal is medical, veterinary or other health sciences, agriculture, ecology, conservation, or just a solid understanding of how the biosphere works, it all starts in the same place.
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Chemical Sciences
So, what is chemistry all about? The better question is, what isn’t chemistry all about? Whether it’s harnessing renewable energy sources, next-gen nanotechnology, or new medical breakthroughs, chemistry is an ever-present and vital tool for shaping the technologies of tomorrow.
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Engineering Systems
Are you a problem-solver? An innovator? Do you like to pull things apart and put them back together again just to see how they work? Then engineering systems may be the right choice for you.
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Geography
Our society is shaped by where we live. Geography is the who, what, where, when and why of us and our place in the world. Geography combines the understanding of environmental and ecological processes with observations of how humans interact with their environments through time.
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Information Technology
The world is awash with information, and IT is the central nervous system of our modern world. The internet of things. The cloud. How do we store, secure, interpret and present the 2.5 quintillion bytes of data we produce every minute? The answer is in the hands of computer programmers, data scientists and other IT specialists.
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Mathematics and Statistics
Every scientist, engineer, medical specialist and economist uses maths and/or statistics, all the time. And there is so much more to it than you’ve studied in high school! Discover branches of mathematics and statistics that you never knew existed and learn to answer questions you might never have thought to ask.
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Physical Sciences
Biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine – pull them apart bit by bit and, at their most fundamental level, they all come down to physics. So, if you want to understand how a bumblebee flies, or how human metabolism works, or how to design a wind turbine that doesn’t fall down, study physics.
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Psychological Sciences
Whether you’re just curious or looking to incorporate psychology into your future career, study psychological sciences to explore every stage of human behaviour, and learn the practical aspects of developmental, social and clinical psychology.
Next steps
Now that you’ve learned all about your subject set options, you can start enrolling – if you need additional help, make sure to contact Stop 1.