Environmental Scientist
Explore how environmental scientists investigate natural systems and evidence around environmental change.
Roles vary across organisations and change over time. Use this profile to identify questions, then investigate current role and course information.
What does this career involve?
Common kinds of work to investigate when learning about this area.
Work you might explore
- Collecting field, laboratory or public environmental data
- Studying interactions between physical and living systems
- Assessing evidence and sources of uncertainty
- Communicating findings for communities and decision-makers
What skills can help?
- Scientific observation
- Data analysis
- Field or laboratory methods
- Environmental communication
Courses to explore
These are possible learning routes, not fixed requirements. Course content and entry conditions vary.
Projects students can try
Small projects can help you test your interest and practise the work behind this career.
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