• Investigate threats to our natural environment, such as toxic contamination in drinking water, pests destroying our local habitats, and agricultural disease.
• Field studies, lab work, and work experience, with a microscopy facility and microbiology lab on campus, and our field stations throughout Waitaha Canterbury.
• Learn to merge mātauranga Māori and scientific knowledge to broaden your understanding and approach to environmental issues.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours is accredited by the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliver environmental practitioners for roles in industry, government, education, research, and the community.

Contamination risk is always high with infrastructure, transportation, and natural resource use. Your specialist knowledge in microbiology and contamination will be essential to help combat ongoing damage to our natural world.