The increasing menace of
pollution has given rise to the Environmental Science. Environment
Science is the study of pollution, climatic changes, energy conservation, plastic
menace, biodiversity and global warming. Environmental Science is a part of
social science and natural science. A person who specializes in this subject is
known as environmentalist.
The function
of Environmental Scientists is to understand the earth
processes such as pollution control, comprehensive climate changes, managing of
natural resources, and evaluating other energy systems. Environmental
Scientists also device various ways to reduce the environment pollution and to
increase the use of green energy. Because of the increasing climate problems
and increasing awareness about the environment, environment Science is a hot
career options among youth.
List of Courses: -
- Certificate in Environmental
Studies (CES)
- Certificate Courses in
Environmental Science
- Diploma in Environmental Law
- Diploma Courses in
Environmental Science
- Diploma Course in Environment
Protection
- Bachelor of Environmental
Management
- Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Science & water Management
- Master of Science in
Environmental Management
- Master of Philosophy in
Environmental Biology
- Master of Philosophy in
Environmental Sciences
- Post Graduate Diploma in
Environment
- Post Graduate Diploma in
Environment & Sustainable Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Earth
Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in
Environmental Science
Eligibility
For admission in to
bachelor’s degree program, you need to have a 10+2 examination certificate with
science subject such as (biology, math and chemistry). The duration of
this course is 3 years.
For pursuing a
master’s degree you should have a bachelor's degree with science subjects such
as (biology, math and chemistry). The duration for this course is 2 years.
Specializations
Some of its specialized fields are: -
- Disaster
Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
- Environmental
Chemistry, Toxicology & Risk Assessment
- Environmental
Education
- Environmental
Policy and Conflict Management
- Environmental
Science & Engineering
- Fire
Science
- Occupational
Safety & Health/Environmental Management
- Water and
Watershed
- Wildlife
& Forestry
Job Prospects
There are great
career opportunities in the field of environmental science. Graduates can
work with different government departments and agencies like Forest and
Environment, Urban planning, Pollution Control Boards, Industries, Water
resources and Agriculture etc. Job prospects for trained professionals with
qualification in environmental engineering are bright in research centers, NGOs
and various governmental departments working towards green environment
development. Candidates with M.Tech in environmental engineering have
opportunities to work for government built assessment committees which study
and analyse the environmental risks involved in certain projects. The report of
such a committee is then submitted to the concerned authority for further
observation and appropriate actions are taken based on the recommendations.
Scholars with PhD in environmental engineering can opt for teaching jobs in
colleges and universities and can also go for research work in industries.
Some job roles: -
- Agricultural
engineers
- Biologists
- Chemical engineers
- Chemists
- Civil engineers
- Ecologists
- Geography experts
- Geologists
- Hydro-geologists
- Public health
experts
- Solid waste
management professionals
- Hazardous waste
management professionals
- Water treatment
technicians
- Wastewater treatment
technicians
Remuneration:
-
Graduates who are working in government sector can start earning in the range
of Rs. 12,000 to Rs 18,000 per month. Candidates with a postgraduate degree can
earn initially within the range of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 and those with a
Ph.D degree can earn in between Rs. 50000 - Rs. 75000.
Top Institutes in Environment Science
B.Sc. in Environment
Science can be pursued from:
• South Gujarat University, Surat
• University of Delhi
• Berhampur University
• Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
• University of Mysore
• University of Pune
B.E. in Environment
Science can be pursued from:
• P.E.S. College of Engineering, Mandya
• Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi
• Gujarat University, L.D. College of
Engineering, Ahmedabad
• Visveswariah Technological University, AIT,
Chikmagalur
ME and MTech are
offered in:
• Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya ,
Indore (MP)
• UP Technical University (Instt of Engg
& Tech) Lucknow
• Visveswariah Technological University, AIT,
Chikmagalur-577102
• Thapar Instt of Engg & Technology, Patiala
• IIT, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur and Madras
• Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi