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As the name suggests the under graduate course in environmental studies is related to the knowledge bestowed to the aspirant’s about the physical sciences, environmental biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, and environmental monitoring. It involves the study of environment based on research. The curriculum is flexible and is updated time to time which allow students to gather knowledge while keeping them abreast of latest developments in the environment science. Many government and private universities are offering courses in environmental science.
Eligibility and Duration of B.Sc. Environmental Science
The minimum educational qualification required to apply for under graduate course in environmental science is 10+2 with minimum 55% marks from a recognized board and with the background of science/ economics/ statistics/ Geography or Mathematics. The admission criterion and procedure differs from university to university. Some universities and institutes might ask for an admission test or a higher percentage in 10+2. The duration of this course is 3 years. Every student must choose an institute to pursue career courses with a lot of care.
Scope and Job Prospects of B.Sc. Environmental Science
The scope of environmental science is wide and there are plenty of options to choose from. The higher education opportunities are awesome as M.SC., M.PHIL. And Doctorate level courses are available. A student can pursue higher education and be a scientist.
Job opportunities are available even after under graduate course. Both government and private organizations employ the services of Environmental Science students. Government organizations such as urban planning, Water resources, Forest and Environment, Agriculture, Pollution Control Boards etc. require educated and degree holders to conduct surveys and researches for them. Private organizations as refineries, food processing industries, distilleries, and textile mills, fertilizer plants, Waste treatment industries, mines etc. hire environmental science students to suggest and regulate environment related issues.
