Overview Climate science is the comprehensive study of the Earth's climate system, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere (frozen water), land surface and biosphere. With a focus on developing research and practical skills, you'll examine issues such as climate change, the El Niño Southern Oscillation, drought, flood, tropical cyclones, and interactions with human society. KEY FEATURES Gain professional training for jobs in industry and government. Guest lectures by senior industry professionals in third year. Complete some units in the degree and major as both on-campus day classes and distance education (external study). SUITABLE FOR Students interested in developing knowledge and skills in climate science, including students of environmental science, biological sciences, physics, mathematics, chemistry and computing. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS agriculture air quality and pollution management bushfire management climate consultancy environmental scientist environmental manager meteorologist oceanographer researcher teacher EMPLOYERS agricultural agencies fisheries and forestry agencies government data centres government research organisations environmental consultancies environment protection authorities meteorological services research institutions rural/country fire services