Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
Institution
American University of Sharjah
Location
United Arab Emirates
Total Tuition
Intakes
September
Application deadline
June
Application Fee
114
Program Description

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability focuses on understanding natural environment and contemporary environmental challenges with emphasis on sustainable solutions and environmental responsibility

During the progression of the program and upon graduation, our students will be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of environmental modeling, environmental monitoring techniques and risk assessment
  • work with environmental and sustainability management tools, such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, environmental impact assessments (EIA), cost benefit analyses (CBA), and life cycle analyses (LCA)
  • evaluate the ethical, social, civic, cultural and political dimensions as they relate to environmental issues
  • gain the ability to work as a research team member and be able to use advanced equipment for environmental analysis, that prepares them for higher education and industrial research

For Bachelor: High school diploma with minimum 80% average, English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80), SAT test. For Minor: Enrollment in AUS bachelor program with cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher

Core components and structure:
    • Interdisciplinary approach: The program integrates biology, chemistry, and other sciences with humanities and social sciences to provide a holistic understanding of environmental issues.
    • Foundational courses: Students build a strong base with required courses in physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
    • Specialization tracks: The curriculum offers specialized tracks, such as:
      • Environmental Biology and Ecosystems
      • Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
    • Skill development: The program is designed to build critical thinking, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Bachelor
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
48
To request more information about the program

Contact Admission
American University of Sharjah
Phone Number
+97165150000
Email
admissions@aus.edu

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