This programme is a multidisciplinary field which relates to the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development which is central to most national and global economies. It incorporates aspects from the core science disciplines such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Politics, Law, Ecology, Engineering and Computer Sciences. It includes courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physics for Environmental Science, Biostatistics, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, and Environmental Impact Assessment. Electives include courses such as Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, Biodiversity and Conservation, Pollution Biology, Environmental Health, and Climate Change and Abatement Technology. Areas of study in the Life Sciences are for persons interested in investigating the complex interactions among plant, animal and human life. Students also address strategies for the effective management and sustainable use of resources and the environment. Graduates may pursue careers in science education, environmental sciences, research, environmental management, energy auditing, waste management policy making, green engineering, green technology, and education.
CSEC Minimum passes: 5
CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics
CAPE Minimum passes: 2
Career Opportunities: Forestry Science; Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management; Environmental Protection Agencies/Consulting Firms; Wildlife and Fisheries
Website: https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/lifesciences/bsc-environmental-science-and-sustainable-technology-special