The Future Student Podcast3 Heinä 2025

What You Can Do with an Environmental Science Degree

From no passport to the Pacific: Mikey Dyer’s global journey in environmental science

What if your career took you further than you ever imagined? In this inspiring episode of the Choosing Your Uni podcast, Rob Malicki sits down with Mikey Dyer — a University of South Australia graduate whose Bachelor of Environmental Science degree set him on a path from local fieldwork to international climate policy, carbon markets, and high-stakes negotiations across the Pacific.

Mikey shares how environmental science opened doors he didn’t even know existed — from working with remote communities in the Solomon Islands to connecting with leaders in Papua New Guinea and developing high-integrity carbon projects. He unpacks what makes environmental science such a broad, fascinating, and surprising discipline, and why the key to success in this field comes down to curiosity, asking the right questions, and saying yes to unexpected opportunities.

We also explore:

The surprising career paths that grow from an environmental science degree
Why spatial science and data skills are game-changers
How volunteering, social programs, and taking chances can transform your journey
Mikey’s tips for any student wondering if this field is right for them

Whether you dream of working in policy, fieldwork, data analysis, or just want to make a positive impact, Mikey’s story will give you the inspiration (and practical advice) you need to start your own adventure.

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