The BS Program was introduced in the fall of 2012. Students studying biological sciences, physical sciences, agricultural sciences, engineering, environmental management, and other relevant subjects can enroll in the Environmental Sciences program.

The primary goal is to deliver high-quality education that meets international standards in order to develop a highly competent workforce that will contribute to national and international decision-making and risk management in the environmental and health sectors.

The Department of Environmental Sciences offers highly qualified faculty with extensive experience in the most recent fields of research. Students are invited to participate in a variety of events, including seminars and training courses.

Core Course

  • Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Environmental law
  • Geoscience
  • Aquatic Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Climate change
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Watershed Management
  • Alternative energy
  • Biology
  • Earth Systems
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Environmental Science
  • Marine pollution
  • Mathematics
  • Climate and environment
  • Environmental agriculture
  • Environmental Economics
  • Global Environment
  • Sustainability and society
  • Water Science
  • Wildlife management

Eligibility Criteria

FSc (pre-medical or pre-engineering) / DAE or equivalent certification with a minimum second division (at least 45% marks) is required for admission to BS Environmental Science.

Scope

Environmental science has expanded in response to growing environmental concerns. There are several work opportunities in the public sector at the local, provincial, and federal levels. Environmental graduates might find work in the private sector with environmental consultancies and enterprises. The UN, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank have all formed environmental departments. Environmental graduates can work in the following departments and organizations:

  • Ministry of Climate Change
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Environmental Protection Department (All Provinces)

Best Universities for BS Environmental Sciences

  1. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad 
  2. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
  3. Government College University, Lahore 
  4. International Islamic University, Islamabad 
  5. University of Gujrat 
  6. The Islamia University, Bahawalpur 
  7. Kohat University of Science and Technology,  Kohat 
  8. Bahria University, Islamabad Campus
  9. Mehran University of Engineering, Jamshoro 
  10. COMSATS University, Islamabad