B.Sc Environmental Science is a graduate level course that deals mainly with the study of environment. The duration of this bachelor level course is 3 years. The course includes the study on the factors affecting environment and its associated ecosystem. Concepts of Biodiversity, Climatic change, Hazardous waste management, etc form part of the course study. Atmospheric pollution and its effect on environment are also included in the course curriculum of B.Sc Environmental Science. The course is much suited for candidates who would like to build up a strong career in the field of environmental science.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

The basic objective of the course is to create professionals who can propose new innovative methods in building up and in maintaining a clean environment. Students who have completed the course study successfully can devise new methods in pollution control and waste management. Another benefit related to the coursed is in its higher education prospects and career opportunities. The candidate can build up a rewarding career in environmental science both in Indian firms as well in international ones.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Aspirants who have completed their HSC course successfully are eligible to apply for this course. The course study must be completed with Science as the major subject. The candidate should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in 12th class examination from any of the recognized educational institutions. The selection procedure to this course is carried out on the basis of marks scored in the qualifying examination or through entrance tests.

Application Procedure of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

The applications for the course can be made through the authorized portal of the college that offers the course. Those candidates who visit the official portal of the college can collect details regarding the course and the application process. Most of the institutions have got online method of application submission. From the pool of applications received, the candidates are shortlisted for final round interview.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

• Al-Ameer Institute of Management and Technology
• B.B.K. College
• Barbhag College
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University
• C.M.R. Institute of Management Studies
• Chandernagore Government College
• Chaudhary Dilip Singh Girls College
• Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agricultural Viswavidyalaya
• Cochin University of Science and Technology
• Dayanand Brajendra Swarup College (D.B.S)
• Dayanand College
• Dr. Rammanohar Lohiya Mahavidyalaya
• E.I.I.L.M. University
• Fergusson College
• G.M.R. Nagar Rajam
• Gandhi Memorial National College (GMN College)
• Gourmohan Sachin Mondal Mahavidyalaya
• Government Degree College, Kanker, Chhattisgarh
• Govind National College
• Guru Nanak Khalsa College
• Guskara Mahavidyalaya
• Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
• Holy Cross College of Management & Technology
• I.I.S. University
• Jaiprakash University
• Jyoti Nivas College
• Kanchrapara College
• Kelkar Education Trust’s Vinayak Ganesh Vaze College of Arts, Science & Commerce
• Kisan Veer Mahavidyalaya
• Kurukshetra University
• Maharaja Bir Bikram College
• Mount Carmel College
• Mumtaz Post Graduate College
• N.S.S. College
• Nabadwip Vidyasagar College
• Natubhai V.Patel College of Pure and Applied Science
• Nehru P.G. College
• Nilkanthrao Shinde Science and Arts College
• Patna University
• Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
• Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya
• Shri Shivaji Arts, Commerce & Science College
• Shridhar University
• Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women, Madurai
• St. Aloysius College
• St. Edmund’s College
• Vivekananda College, Kolkata

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

First Year

• Concepts of Environment
• Ecology
• Lab Course - I
• Lab Course – II
• Environmental Chemistry
• Population Ecology
• Lab Course – III
• Lab Course – IV

Second Year

• Natural Resources
• Environmental Microbiology
• Lab Course - V
• Lab Course – VI
• Air Pollution
• Solid Waste, Soil and Noise Pollution
• Lab Course - VII
• Lab Course –VIII

Third Year

• Water Pollution
• Environmental Geology and Meteorology Or Treatment Technology
• Lab Course – IX
• Lab Course –X
• Environmental Issues
• Toxicology Or Industrial Safety and Hazardous Waste
• Lab Course – XI
• Lab Course –XII

Text Books on Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

• Problems and Prospects of Environmental Pollution in India by Kshetri Munal Singh
• Ecology and Environment by P. D. Sharma
• Environmental Problems & Prospects in India by Mundanthra Balakrishnan
• A text book of Environmental Studies by D.K.Asthana, Meera Asthana
• Global Resources and International Conflict: Environmental Factors in Strategic Policy and Action by Arthur H Westing
• Essential Environmental Studies by S.P.Misra,S.N.Pandey
• The Composition of Culture by Kathleen Costello
• Media and Culture by Campbell
• Environmental Education – A Conceptual Analysis by P.Kelu
• Microbial Diversity and Plant Disease Management by Krishna Pratap Singh, D K Shahi
• Text Book of Environmental Studies by Erach Bharucha
• Introduction to Environmental Studies Turk & Turk
• Microbial Diversity and Bioprospecting by Alan T Bull
• Fundamentals of Ecology by Eugene P. Odum
• Ozone Depletion Potential by Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow
• Principles of Ecology by P. S. Verma,V. K. Agarwal
• Ozone Depletion and Climate Change: Constructing a Global Response by Matthew J Hoffman
• Environmental Biology by P. D. Sharma
• Environmental Biology by M. P. Arora
• Energy Flow by Lambert M Surhone, Miriam T Timpledon, Susan F Marseken
• Energy- Flow Studies in a Wetland Ecosystem by G Inhofe, K Burian
• Environmental Science by Enger Smith, Smith, W. M. C.Brown
• Principles of Soil Science by Watt K. E. F
• Ecological Succession by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc Brewster
• Directing Ecological Succession by James O Luken, J O Luken
• Nondestructive Characterization of Composite Media by Ronald A Kline

Job or Career after Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

One can find multiple career options after completing their bachelor’s degree in environmental science. The candidate can seek jobs in various nongovernmental organizations that deal primarily with environmental protection. Pollution Control Boards and departments in urban planning are also in demand of these aspirants. Waste treatment industries and food processing firms often recruit candidates with bachelor’s degree in environmental science. They can search jobs in fertilizer plants and textile mills also. Research and development is another possible employment area for these candidates. Job opportunities may also arise in media (as journalists in the related area) as well as in educational firms.

Remuneration after Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

The salary packages offered for B.Sc degree holders in Environmental science may vary with the job designations. Anyway one can expect salary with in the range of Rs.7000/-to Rs.12000/- per month at the initial phase. Job positions like Environmental Scientist will be offered with a salary package of Rs. 20,000/- at the entry level which may grow up to Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month by growing experience.