Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science* - Full-time

• A unique and innovative curriculum that integrates hands-on research, real-world fieldwork, flexible subject selection, and interdisciplinary training
• Provides students with both broad foundational knowledge and specialised expertise tailored to current industry needs and future scientific trends
• Trains students’ interdisciplinary skills in STEM areas and equips students to address global challenges through advancement in environmental science, with emerging subject topics including ESG in Science, and Environment, Food and Health: A STEAM Approach
• Fills the demand for skilled professionals who are competent in applying knowledge in environmental science
• Opportunities to participate in scholarly activities and publications
• Prepares students for postgraduate studies in STEM areas, with opportunities for master’s degree studies in health, science and engineering disciplines   
•  Teaching team includes experienced science professionals
   

Students can join the Hong Kong College of Community Health Practitioners (HKCCHP) as student members, and, upon graduation, can advance to the Associate Fellowship (AFHKCCHP) status.

Future Prospects

Graduates are able to pursue a wide range of careers, with opportunities in both public and private sectors for roles including environmental protection inspector, laboratory technician, sustainability consultant, pharmaceutical sales representative, technical officer, teaching and research personnels in environmental science.

Further Study Opportunities

Graduates are able to pursue postgraduate studies in environmental science and management, as well as related STEM areas, with opportunities for master’s degree studies in health, science and engineering disciplines.
 

Students are required to complete the following requirements with satisfactory results for an honours degree:

Major Requirements

^#Offering of any elective subjects is subject to sufficient enrolment.

Notes:

1. Students who have not met the equivalent standard of undergraduate degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) under GUR during their prior studies in an Associate Degreee / Higher Diploma programme are required to take up to 9 additional credits in LCR, including 2 subjects in English and 1 subject in Chinese of 3 credits each.  They are English for Academic Studies I, English for Academic Studies II and Chinese Communication for College Students / Elementary Chinese. The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the "My Graduation Requirements" accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches. Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.  

2. Students admitted from unrelated disciplines will be required to take up to 2 additional foundation subjects if they have not completed similar subjects before admission.  The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the "My Graduation Requirements" accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches. Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.  

3. Relevant work experience accumulated during or after sub-degree studies may be considered for fulfilment of WIE.  Students will be invited to submit application for consideration after programme commencement.

4. Individual students who have not fulfilled the English language requirements before admission are required to take an additional Adjunct English subject (3 credits).  Please refer to the "Entrance Requirements" section for details.  The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the "My Graduation Requirements" accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches. Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.

Holder of a recognised Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in disciplinary-related areas. Applicants from non-disciplinary-related areas will also be considered and, if admitted, are required to take appropriate foundation subject(s).

 Notes:

1. An applicant who is not a native speaker of English, and does not possess an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma or an equivalent qualification for which English was the primary medium of instruction, is expected to fulfil the following minimum English language requirements:

   i) An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR

   ii) A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test / 550 for the paper-based test; OR

   iii) Satisfactory results in other recognised English language assessments

   Individual cases may be considered on their own merit, and applicants concerned may be required to take an additional 3-credit Adjunct English subject upon admission.

2. An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualification but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the academic year in which he/she seeks admission, may apply as a mature applicant. He/she must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully. In addition, he/she may be required to take appropriate foundation subject(s).