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Environmental Science > B.Sc. - Environmental Science

B.Sc.Environmental Science - Stands for Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science . This Undergraduate degree is typically for three years in the stream of Environmental Science. Minimum qualification for the same is 10+2. Subjects usually studied under this are physics, chemistry, biology, soil science, geology, and geography.

Basic Eligibility

For admission in to bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as (biology, maths and chemistry). The duration for this course is 3 years.

Job Prospects

There are many career options in the field of environmental science. The job opportunities in this particular area in the private and government organizations as well as industries are increasing due to the growing industrialization and realization to check the pollution levels. The global organizations engaged in pollution control and sustainable growth is offering attractive compensation to the fresh graduates.

Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Environmental scientists are engaged in research activities in private and public sector institutions. Many graduates are employed in media sector as environmental journalists.

Some job types: -

Lecturer
Research Fellow
Research Assistant
Wildlife Film-maker
Environment Journalists
Forest Carbon Specialist
Conservation Hydrologist
Senior Programme Officer
Environment Photographer
Director of Waste Management
Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeller

Remuneration: -

Scientists 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. 35000 to Rs. 50000 and those with a Ph.D degree can earn in between Rs. 50000 - Rs. 75000. A licensed engineer can expect a salary of Rs.1 lakh per month.