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Hello, there are few questions I have.

1. I want to know what is scope and what kind of jobs should I look forward to after studying B.Sc Environmental Science in India?

2. Can I still study or do M.Sc in any subject related to Earth Science like Geology,Hydrogeology,Seismology, Oceanology after completing B.Sc in Environmental Science?

There are various opportunities availaible for graduates in Environmental Science. Some of them are:

• Goverment Jobs
• Jobs in private sector
• Work for NGO as a Environmental activist

Note: There is a difference between Environmentalist and Environmental Scientist. Environmental Scientist is trained person who have a necessary education and able to do some technical and scientific analysis of the environment. While an Environmentalist is one, who has a passion for protecting the environment and its not necessary to have a degree or education about the environment.

Job opportunities or Job profiles for which, one can apply after completion of graduation in Environmental Science in various field like agriculture, water, ecology, windmill, climatology, archaeology, anthropology etc are listed below:

• Environmental Scientist,
• Environmental consultant,
• Sustainability consultant,
• Environmental engineer,
• Environmental Science Manager
• Nature conservation officer,
• Recycling officer,
• Waste management officer,
• Water quality scientist,
• Plant operator,
• Lab technician,
• Air emission tester,
• Wind power analyst,
• Wildlife Film-maker
• Environment Photographer
• Environment Journalists
• Conservation Hydrologist

After graduation, you can go for Higher Studies such as M. Sc. or M. Tech. with your interested stream.
For example:

• M.Tech. in Environmental Science
• M.Sc. in Environmental Science
• M.Sc. in Ecology and Environmental science
• M.Sc. in Earth Science
• M.Sc. in Environment and Solid Waste Management
• M.Sc. in Environmental and Climate Change Management
• M.Sc. in Environmental Management
• M.Sc. in Environmental Biotechnology
• M.Sc. in Global Warming Reduction
• M.Sc. in Pollution Control
• M.Sc. in Green Technology
• M.Sc. in Science in Disaster Mitigation
• M.Sc. in Mineral Exploration
• M.Sc in Sugar Technology