B.Sc Environmental Sciences - Course Overview
Duration: 3.0 yrs | Mode: Regular| Avg. Fees: 40,000 / Year
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About B.Sc Environmental Sciences
Aspirants who seek adventurous careers in the field of environment conservation and environmental science can consider the B.Sc. programme in Environmental Science. The programme offers extensive knowledge regarding environment and impact on human activities on wildlife.
Another essential part of the programme is the study of ecological balance. The programme is designed to evoke awareness amongst students who seek careers in the environment sector as well as make them capable of solving the various problems that threaten the ecosystem.
B.Sc. in Environmental Science also prepares the students for advanced research in the field of ecosystem and wildlife conservation. Graduates in this field have bright career opportunities and a chance to improve the living conditions of various living beings.
B.Sc - Environmental Sciences Syllabus
First Year:
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Hindi |
Pollution and its Control |
Ecological System |
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Environmental Management |
English |
Environmental Science Today |
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Natural Resources Management |
India's Environment |
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Second Year:
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Environmental Economics |
Environment and Development |
Environmental Policies |
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Environmental Protection Strategies |
Sustainable Development |
Environmental Planning for the Future |
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Resource Economics |
Environmental Education |
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Third Year:
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Man and Environment |
Disaster Management |
Diverse Pollution Control |
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Bachelor's Thesis |
Air Pollution Control |
Research Methodology |
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Water Pollution Control |
Ecological Resources Conservation |
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Popular Specializations of B.Sc - Environmental Sciences
- Actuarial Science
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Electronics
- Geology
- Horticulture
- Microbiology
- Zoology
- Forensic Science
- Life Sciences
- Genetics
- Statistics
- Home Science
- Computer Science
- Biological Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Radiotherapy
- Medical Lab Technology
- Digital Animation
- Merchant Navy
- Merchant Navy
- Merchant Navy
- Biochemistry and Industrial Microbiology
- Animation & VFX
- Hardware & Networking
Career Options and Job Prospects
Awareness regarding the environment is increasing amongst individuals and there is a lot of scope for graduates who want to work in this field. With different NGOs set up for environment welfare along with various government initiatives, there are a lot of jobs that one can pursue after completing B.Sc. in Environmental Science. Some of the jobs in this field are given below:
- Environment Journalists
- Conservation Hydrologist
- Environment Photographer
- Director of Waste Management
- Catastrophe Modeler
- Environment Researcher
- Wildlife Film-maker
- Forest Carbon Specialist
- Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeller
Salary packages in this fields vary from Rs. 1.2 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum. There is a lot of scope after pursuing a master in this field i.e. an MBA or M.Sc. in Environmental Science. Candidates who go on to pursue masters or MBA are recruited by organisations like UNESCO and UNICEF.