BSc Environmental Management | PU (Pokhara)

The Bachelor of Science in Environment Management (BSc Environment Management) is an interdisciplinary academic program that offers a comprehensive understanding of agricultural ecology, water resources, soil science, and hydrology. It aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue careers in industries and government departments focused on biodiversity conservation.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management degree offered by Pokhara University (PU) spans four years. The program consists of eight semesters and requires the completion of 120 credit hours. It provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and assess technical, scientific, and qualitative aspects of environmental issues. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including Geology and Soil, Introductory Physics, Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Biology, Fundamentals of Mathematics, General English, Ecology and Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Applied Mathematics, Communication and Technical English, Sociology and Environment, and Fundamental Economics, among others. In the eighth semester, students are required to undertake a thesis project.

Objectives of BSc Environmental Management

Admission Requirements in BSc Environmental Management

Job Prospects:

Graduates with Bachelor of Science in Environment Management degree have a wide range of employment opportunities in various fields, including state departments, commonwealth agencies responsible for conservation, water, climate change policy, and the environment. Some of the job opportunities for them include:

1. Environmental Science Consultancy for government agencies.
2. Employment in environmental regulatory bodies.
3. Involvement in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects.
4. Opportunities in marine and coastal management.
5. Work in land rehabilitation projects.
6. Research positions related to environmental management.
7. Employment in the mining industry, focusing on environmental management and sustainability.

Required Documents:

When applying for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Environment Management program, applicants are typically required to submit the following documents:

1. Attested copies of mark sheets and character certificate of SLC (School Leaving Certificate) and 10+2 or PCL (Proficiency Certificate Level) equivalent.
2. Duly filled and signed application form.

Career and Scope

After the implementation of environmental protection legislation in Nepal, there is an increasing demand for skilled human resources in environmental management within local, regional, and central enforcement agencies. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Environment Management degree can explore various career opportunities in NGOs, INGOs, as well as other voluntary and statutory organizations.

Job Prospects:

Graduates with BSc Environmental Management degree have a wide range of employment opportunities in various fields, including state departments, commonwealth agencies responsible for conservation, water, climate change policy, and the environment. Here are some examples of job opportunities for them:

• Environmental Science Consultancy for government agencies.
• Employment in environmental regulatory bodies.
• Involvement in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects.
• Opportunities in marine and coastal management.
• Work in land rehabilitation projects.
• Research positions related to environmental management.
• Employment in the mining industry, focusing on environmental management and sustainability.

These are just a few examples, and there may be other job prospects available to graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Environment Management degree.