B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science
Affiliated to: University of NorthamptonAbout Course
- Course Title : B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science
- Category/Level : Bachelors
- Course Duration (months) : 48 months
- Cost Range (NPR) :
- Affiliated to : University Of Northampton
Course Description:
Why study BSc (Hons) Environmental Science?
People who are interested in environmental science and recognise its relevance to society at local, national and global levels are invited to apply for this multidisciplinary programme. Environmental science is a global issue, receiving more attention now than ever before and is going to increase in importance in the future. In this course you will learn about the wide reaching influences affecting the environment and the role that individuals and governments will have to play in the future, as well as the contribution that you may be able to make to approaching advances.
Short term and long term career opportunities
> Environmental Monitoring Officer:
(Air Pollution Monitor, Water Quality Monitor, Noise Pollution Monitoring and experts in the same fields.)
> Green Sector Jobs: Conservation officer, Wildlife Expert, Natural Resource Management Expert.
> Conservationist: Wildlife – Bird, Animals, Plant Species.
> Global Issues: Climate Change officer, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Related
> Projects Related Jobs: Environment Officer
> Consultancy: IEE, EIA, Environment Monitoring
(Road, Hydropower, Irrigation, Building complexes, Hospitals, River Conservation)
> Environmental Officer, Environmental Inspector (MOEST)
> Teaching: School, +2, and Above
> Laboratory expert: Measurement and Environment Aspects in Laboratory
Job in: Zoo, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuary , Army
International Agencies:-United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), UNDP, FAO, WWF(World Wildlife Foundation), WHO, UNICEF, WORLD BANK, ADB(Asian Development Bank), Winrock International-Nepal, Climate change Secretariat
Higher Education : MSC, PhD. – Direct PhD
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Admission info
Standard entry requirements:
A typical offer would be 280 UCAS tariff points or 55% in 10+2/CBSE. Students must have 60% in English or IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no skill below 5.5.
All decisions regarding an offer letter are made by the University of Northampton, UK approval.
Syllabus
This programme initially covers a broad variety of topics covering a range of environmental aspects including biodiversity, ecology, physical geography principles and the subject of wastes as an environmental issue. You are then able to specialise in 2nd year, consequently you do not need to know what area of environmental science that you would like to study before you arrive.
The course offers various opportunities for fieldwork throughout and may include a residential trip in 2nd year. You are able to choose modules that allow you to undertake more or less fieldwork depending on your preferences.
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