Preserve the natural world

As changes to the natural environment become more evident, conservation biologists play a vital role in protecting, maintaining and restoring healthy ecosystems. Political pressure and environmental changes all over the world are leading to an increase in awareness and job opportunities for conservation biologists. Safeguard our resources, habitats and animal populations for future generations by working closely with landowners and government departments to develop sustainable and research-based conservation plans. Your work will be varied and constantly evolving, giving you the opportunity to have a positive and profound impact on our planet.

Multiply your career prospects

Are you a keen problem-solver? A career in mathematics will allow you to delve into the unanswered questions of life and come up with exciting solutions – applicable to the real world. Your practical skills will open doors with government and private research and development companies. You could work in programming, data analysis, financial modelling, logistics and planning, or market research in a range of industries like business, engineering or science. With CSU, you will gain advanced problem-solving and complex reasoning skills, making you sought after and valued by employers.

Provide plant preservation and production solutions

Plants play an important role in sustaining human life. Undertaking a science degree with CSU will give you advanced knowledge valued in a wide range of industry settings. You could examine plant ecology, conservation, natural resource use, genomics and evolution, or the ways plants respond to climate change. An additional benefit of this discipline is the opportunity to leave the lab and get hands-on in the outdoors, working with crops, conducting research and development programs, developing new best-practice methods and providing consultancy services. A plant science career can bring a wealth of exciting opportunities, and CSU can get you there.

Master matter and manage materials

Explore the world around you in microscopic detail with a science degree from CSU. Backed by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, you will learn a broad range of skills that will allow you to investigate the chemical composition of substances, while developing solutions to real-world problems. Depending on your role and industry, you could find yourself working in exciting, fast-paced areas like forensics, toxicology, quality control or pharmaceuticals.

Make a big difference with the smallest things

Study microscopic organisms and better understand the impact they can have on health, the environment and the food we eat. Microbiologists and immunologists usually have a particular specialisation, such as bacteria (bacteriologists), viruses (virologists), fungi (mycologists), protozoa (protozoologists), infectious disease outbreaks (epidemiologists) or how the body defends itself (immunologists). Microbiology is a broad career area, giving you the freedom to find a specialisation that fascinates you every day. Imagine being able to use your research to inform public health policies, control the spread of harmful microbes or produce a viral vaccine that saves millions of lives. Make your dreams a reality with CSU.

Understand and chart the landscape

Have you ever wondered how Google maps are developed, or how your GPS knows how to get you to your destination? Careers in spatial science involve managing, analysing and displaying information about Earth, including its natural features and built environment. If you’re fascinated by the physical fabric of Earth – its contours, slopes, heights, depths, rivers, oceans, cities and mountains – consider a career in spatial science. As a spatial scientist, your career could include surveying, geographic information systems, hydrography and cartography. Your role could also provide vital assistance, like helping emergency services take the quickest route to the right location. The latest technology out in the field, such as remote sensors attached to aircraft and satellites, will be key tools of your trade in an industry that changes as fast as the world around it.