Environmental Science

What is Environmental Science?

It is the study of environment in a scientific approach of Physical, Chemical and Biological context. Environmental science is an advanced study of climatic change, conservation of energy, biodiversity, ground water and soil contamination and the technologies developed to arrest/treat air pollution, sound pollution, and even dazzling head lights of vehicles, Vehicles pollution, Industrial pollution, and plastic menace.

When Can I Enroll for Environmental Science?

COURSE	ELIGIBILITY	DURATION	ENTRANCE EXAM
B. Sc. (Env. Sci.)	10+2 Science[PCB]	3 Yrs.	Merit or Autonomous Exams
M. Sc. (Env. Sci.)	B. Sc. (Env. Sci.), Zoology, Botany, Physics Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Fishery Sciences, Computer Sciences, Applied Biological Sciences, Agriculture OR B.E./B. Tech. Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, IT, Bioinformatics, Civil, Chemical, Production	2 Yrs.	Merit or Autonomous Exams
PG Diploma in Env. Mgmt	Graduate from any stream	1Yr-2yrs.	Merit or Autonomous Exams
Ph.D	Related Masters		Autonomous Exams

What Personality Traits Are Required to Become an Environmental Scientist?

Ability to summarize research findings
Ability to take initiative
Ability to work hard
An eye for detail
Analytical skills

Inclination towards environmental advocacy
Interest in environmental/public health issues
Patience
Precision & accuracy

Along with the above mentioned traits, some other skills required are computer literacy, technical writing, data analysis & risk assessment and so on.

What Aptitudes Are Required to Become an Environmental Scientist?

High Analytical reasoning skills
Average Numerical Ability

Average verbal Ability
Above Average Closure Ability

IQ Required to become an Environmental Scientist?

Minimum Above Average intelligence with hard work & consistency is preferred.

Job Opportunities For an Environmental Scientist?

Mines, Fertilizer Plants, Textile and Dying Industry, Food Processing Units etc.
Industrial Sector
Research and Development
Forest and Wildlife Management

Social Development
Environmentalist
Environmental Journalism
Consultants

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