Environmental science

Environmental science is the branch of science dealing with the study of different components of environment, the factors influencing the changes in the environment and the interdependence of living things within their environment. This field integrates physical, biological, and information sciences to study the environment and various environmental problems.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. Life Science for 3 years Pursue M.Sc. Environmental Science for 2 years
Path 2
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Science or B.Sc. (Hons) Biological Sciences or B.Sc. Life Science for 3 years Pursue PG Diploma in Environmental Science for 1-2 years

Personality Traits

  1. Flexible mind
  2. Love for nature & environment & keen interest for its conservation
  3. Good communication skills
  4. Data handling
  5. Interpretation & Interpersonal Skills
  6. Problem Solving & Writing Skills
  7. Able to work as team
  8. Observation & Scientific aptitude towards the profession.

Job Prospects

  1. Government Departments
  2. Food processing industries
  3. Fertilizer Plants industry
  4. Waste treatment industry
  5. Refineries
  6. Distilleries
  7. Mines & Textile mills
  8. Research institutes
  9. Media (Environment journalist)
  10. University/ Colleges
  11. Non – governmental organization (NGO’s)

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Fergusson College, Pune
  • Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
  • Loyola College, Chennai
  • Christ University, Bengaluru
  • Amity University, Noida
  • Indian Institute of Environmental Management, Mumbai
  • Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • University of Delhi, New Delhi