B.Sc. Environmental Management | Pokhara University

The Bachelor of Science in Environment Management (B.Sc in Environment Management) is an interdisciplinary academic program that gives a strong foundation in the areas of agricultural ecology, water resources, soil science and hydrology. The program is designed to prepare grads for careers in industries and government departments that deal with the preservation of biodiversity.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management degree offered by Pokhara University is spanned over a period of four years. The program comprising of eight semesters and 120 credit hours provides students with knowledge and skills required to recognize and evaluate the technical, scientific and qualitative components of environmental issues. The program covers subjects such as Environmental Geology and Soil, Introductory Physics, Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Biology, Fundamental of Mathematics, General English, Ecology and Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Applied Mathematics, Communication and Technical English, Sociology and Environment and Fundamental Economics etc. In the eighth semester, students need to work on the thesis.

School of Environmental Management Sustainable Dev (SchEME) is the only college affiliated with Pokhara University that is offering Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management program in Nepal. The institution is located in Shanti Nagar, Kathmandu.

List of B.Sc. Environmental Management Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for B.Sc. Environmental Management program under Pokhara University in Nepal.

School of Environmental Mgt.Sustainable Dev (SchEMS) | 4107509, 4107803, Baneshwor, Kathmandu
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Objectives of B.Sc. Environmental Management

Some of the major objectives of this program are listed below:

To enable students to apply technology and theory while dealing with environmental issues.
To enable students to scrutinize mitigation and remediation strategies for diverse environmental hazard.
To prepare students to work in a team collaboratively while dealing with environmental issues.
To equip students with environmental management tools and prepare them for further education.

Admission Requirements in B.Sc. Environmental Management

Students interested in pursuing Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management program should have completed +2 or intermediate in Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry and other technical subjects. In addition to this, students need to appear in the entrance test conducted by Pokhara University.

Required Documents:

Attested copies of mark sheets and character certificate of SLC and 10+2 or PCL equivalent
Duly filled and signed application form

First Semester

General English
Fundamental of Mathematics
Introductory Biology
Introductory Chemistry
Introductory Physics
Environmental Geology and Soil

Second Semester

Communication and Technical English
Applied Mathematics
Environmental Microbiology
Ecology and Environmental Science
Environmental Chemistry

Third Semester

Environmental Sociology
Fundamental Economics
Applied Statistics
Biodiversity and Biotechnology
Hydrology and Meteorology

Fourth Semester

Environmental Resources and Sustainable Development
Environmental Economics and Trade
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Policy, Laws and Conventions
Project Management

Fifth Semester

Sustainable Tourism Management
Environmental Management System
Environmental Assessment Techniques
Envionrmental Monitoring
Environmental Governance
Geo-Information Management

Sixth Semester

Comprehensive Environmental Planning and Conflict Management
Disaster and Risk Assessment Techniques
Urban Development and Environmental Management
Integrated Watershed Management
Environmental Technology

Seventh Semester

Aquatic Environmental Management
Climate Change and Society
Research Methodology
Environmental Health and Sanitation
Emerging Issues, Seminar and Proposal Writing

Eighth Semester

Thesis (Research Work)

Scope and Career Prospects

After the imposition of environmental protection legislation in Nepal, the demand of skilled human resources in environment management at the local, regional and central level's enforcement agencies is increasing. Grads with this degree can find career opportunities in NGOs and I NGOs along with other voluntary and statutory organizations.

Job Prospects:

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management degree holder can find employment opportunities in an array of fields including state departments, commonwealth & agencies accountable for the conservation, water, climate change policy and environment. Grads can find job opportunities in: