Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science & Management - City University of Hong Kong

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We aim to train environmental managers who possess a solid scientific background as well as a sound knowledge of social, economic and legal issues. The training will develop in you an awareness of the social responsibility of environmental scientists with particular emphasis on the protection of the living environment.

Careers

Upon graduation, you are expected to make a significant contribution to environmental conservation and protection in Hong Kong, both in the government and private sectors. You can seek employment in various government departments (e.g., Environmental Protection Department; Government Laboratory; Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department), consultancy companies, laboratories, the commercial, industrial, or educational sectors, or you can further pursue postgraduate studies.

Entry

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following specific entrance requirements:

• E in AL or AS Biology and Chemistry, one of which must be obtained in AL

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• E in one of the following Mathematics subjects: HKCEE Mathematics; or AS Applied Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics, or Mathematics and Statistics; or AL Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics

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             C in GCSE Mathematics

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• A higher diploma or an associate degree in a science discipline, or an equivalent qualification

Course

Environmental sciences and management is a modern, exciting, multi-disciplinary field, which includes subject areas as diverse as chemistry, biology, ecology, biochemistry, toxicology, earth sciences, law, sociology, economics and management. Our practically-based courses will expose you to many of these aspects and lead you to an integrated, well rounded degree.

In Year 1, you will concentrate on learning the fundamentals that underpin environmental science –especially those related to biology and chemistry.

In Years 2 and 3, your choice of courses enables you to study more detailed areas of environmental science and management. Some of the "required courses" include Environmental Policy and Ethics (where you will learn about ethical theories, globalization and environmental issues and environmental justice); Environmental Law (how we legislate to maintain our environmental quality); Economics of the Environment (how environmental management is intimately linked to economic matters); and Earth Systems (how our planet's biogeochemistry "fits together").

Advanced elective courses are also available, and will build on your fundamental knowledge. These courses include Reliability and Quality Engineering; Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment; Environmental Pollution; Environmental Microbiology; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Toxicology; Environmental Conservation and Resources Management; and Marine Biology.

In addition, you are also required to gain skills in communication, especially in the communication of scientific knowledge.

Professional Accreditation

Upon graduation, you are eligible for Graduate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management.

Bonus Features

Our courses are practical and based on examples from our own region. Many courses are augmented with laboratory sessions, field trips and field camps.

The Department also organizes some out-of-classroom learning activities to broaden your learning interest:

• The Project-Based Mentoring Scheme to enable students to carry out a group project of their choice, while learning all the essential life skills for their career-building, in overseas locations such as Norway and Malaysia.
• The Industrial Attachment Scheme to let students acquire working experience in local, regional and international companies and organizations.