
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science provides you with the ability to solve environmental problems that require the integration of knowledge from diverse disciplines. With its flexibility in subject choice, the half-year Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is the perfect option for a new graduate keen to kick-start their career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 074172A
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Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science provides you with the ability to solve environmental problems that require the integration of knowledge from diverse disciplines. With its flexibility in subject choice, the half-year Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is the perfect option for a new graduate keen to kick-start their career, or a professional looking to up-skill or gain formal qualifications.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
For admission into this course, you should have: - a Bachelor of Science or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management; or equivalent qualification; or - a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate disciplineor equivalent qualification; or - a Bachelor's degree in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent, and professional experience equivalent to two years full-time, in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of studies; or - minimum 5 years equivalent experience which is considered to demonstrate the knowledge and aptitude required to undertake the units of study. A credit average means a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 65. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
For admission into this course, you should have: - a Bachelor of Science or higher with a credit average in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Science, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Environmental Archaeology, Sustainability, Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management; or equivalent qualification; or - a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate disciplineor equivalent qualification; or - a Bachelor's degree in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent, and professional experience equivalent to two years full-time, in a field considered by the Faculty to be appropriate to the program of studies; or - minimum 5 years equivalent experience which is considered to demonstrate the knowledge and aptitude required to undertake the units of study. A credit average means a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 65.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $23,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Sciencesydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

