Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Maintaining both the quality of life and a clean and healthy environment is now a major concern of Government, employers, non-governmental organisations and citizens. The EU now has a very comprehensive environmental policy, and as a Member State, Ireland is obliged to act in accordance with this policy.
More stringent environmental requirements are being placed on industry and community in areas such as energy usage, waste minimisation, waste management, recycling, water and air quality. Consequently, there is a strong demand for graduates with a scientific understanding of environmental and health and safety issues, together with a full knowledge of technological and management methods available to help improve the quality of our environment. What makes Environmental Science at the University of Limerick distinctive is its relevance to industry and business, through a focus on environmental technology, environmental management and health & safety in the workplace.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- General Chemistry 1
- Biology 1
- Science Mathematics 1
- Laboratory Calculations
- Introduction to Environmental and Biosciences
- Introduction to Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Introduction to Scientific Calculations
Semester 2
- Biology for Biosciences
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Introduction to Physics
- Science Mathematics 2
- General Chemistry 2 (Inorganic)
- General Chemistry 2 (Physical)
Year 2
Semester 3
- Energy & the Environment 1
- Occupational Hygiene 1
- Inorganic Chemistry 2B
- Soil Science
- General Microbiology
Semester 4
- Environmental Modelling & GIS 1
- Pollution Biology
- Ecology 1
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry for the Environment
Year 3
Semester 5
- Environmental Modelling & GIS 2
- Waste Management 1
- Monitoring and Research Methods
- Discrete Analytical Methods
- Environmental Management 1
Semester 6
- Cooperative Education
Year 4
Semester 7
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Safety & Industry
- Environmental Catalysis
- Conservation Ecology
- Research Project
Semester 8
- Safety Technology
- Managing Health & Safety
- Clean Technology
- Waste Management 2
- Research Project (cont.)
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
- Researching and problem-solving
- Developing arguments from scientific, ethical and philosophical perspectives
- Planning and managing projects
- Gathering, analysing and communicating complex technical data
- Flexibility in working in all kinds of environments, developed through field-work experience
- Numerical and IT skills, developed through the application of statistics and measurement techniques
- Broad understanding of local, national and global environmental issues
- GradDip in Chemical Engineering
- MSc in Project Management
- MSc in Sustainable Resource Management: Policy and Practice
- PhD in Environmental Science
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:
- Consultant Waste Technician
- Environmental Awareness Officer
- Environmental Consultancy
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer
- Environmental Research
- Monitoring & Analysis Specialist
- Project Manager
- Technical Adviser
- Waste Management Technical Officer