Foundation Studies Program Standard (Science), Leading to Bachelor of Science Majoring in Environmental and Geospatial Science Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College, Australia

Foundation Studies Program Standard

Our Foundation Studies Program provides you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, medicine, nursing and much more at university. Students commencing at the College in 2025 will have guaranteed entry into the new Adelaide University upon successful completion of the the Foundation Studies Program.
 

Program Benefits

• For students studying at the College, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.
• We will ensure that you understand all the additional entry requirements for Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
• The program is streamed, allowing you to choose subjects to suit your bachelor degree choice.
• You will be issued with a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.
• In addition to weekly class attendance, students are also expected to complete 20-25 hours per week of independent learning.

Leading to: Bachelor of Science

Make new discoveries within the vast natural and physical sciences – from the sub-atomic to the planetary and beyond.

Through the Bachelor of Science, you’ll unveil the wonders of our universe through ethical observation, measurement, and prediction. Develop the systematic and creative thinking required to navigate the complexities of scientific inquiry.

You’ll graduate with the analytical methods, laboratory and field techniques, and information technology skills needed to apply scientific research into real-world contexts. Coupled with your insatiable curiosity, you’ll have the insight and expertise required to contribute to local and global challenges across a range of industries.

Major: Environmental and Geospatial Science

Every decision we make impacts our environment, economy and wellbeing. Our Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental and Geospatial Science will set you up to inform major decision-making using real data. It is hands-on and tech-driven, with a strong focus on cultural awareness. You’ll learn to create interactive maps, analyse environmental data, and use geospatial technologies like drones and GPS navigators.

Classes extend beyond textbooks into real-world labs and field trips. Explore our planet’s life and weather systems. Master cartography. Participate in sustainability projects. Examine the laws shaping our future.

With skills in mapping, surveying, data analysis and conservation, you’ll be highly sought after in growing areas like agriculture, environmental consulting, urban planning and resource management.

What you'll learn

This degree is all about how environments form and change over time. How do the living and non-living parts of our world interact? What tools and techniques help protect them? How can we chart changing landscapes?

There is so much to discover. Take foundational courses in environmental chemistry, geochemistry, biology and ecology. Develop technical skills in cartography, earth observation and Geographic Information Systems. Interpret and construct maps that are both interactive and accessible.

Hands-on experiences are central to the degree. You will:

• Collect and analyse soil, water and vegetation
• Apply marine and wildlife conservation research
• Learn the science and applications of remote sensing
• Store, manage and communicate data
• Study land management strategies including Aboriginal burning techniques
• Critically assess environmental legislation
• Unpack climate change and its socio-economic impacts.

You’ll experience a mix of online and face-to-face learning, including lectures, tutorials, workshops and practicals. You’ll get familiar with state-of-the-art geospatial tools, gather data on field trips, and network with guest experts. In your final year, you’ll undertake an 80-hour industry placement or project.

Your courses will cover:

• Earth climate and life systems
• Soils and landscapes
• Surveying and spatial sciences
• Scientific data handling and visualisation
• Environmental remote sensing
• Earth and landscape evolution
• Web cartography
• Earth Observation
• Environmental pollution and monitoring.

You can also expand your learning with electives from across Adelaide University in areas like Economics, Technology or Languages.