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Growing demand with Environmental Science Courses

Environmental science is the study of the environment. A career that is perfect for those who have a passion for trees, forests, wildlife, and nature is Environmental Science.
There is a growing perception among the public that various viruses and diseases are the cause of the deteriorating ecological balance. With that, governments nationally and internationally are focusing on environmental protection.

As a result, there is a growing demand for those who have completed environmental science courses. Let's know about environmental courses, qualifications, Institutes offering the courses, career opportunities, etc.

Lock down... the situation, which had never been seen or heard before, confined people to their homes. All business and transport activities were halted. There has also been a great deal of ecstasy for environmentalists in this situation is reduction in pollution. Pollution in the country has been on the rise for the past three decades but has never been recorded as declining. Pollution was greatly reduced with the complete lock down from March to May. Air, sound and water pollution have also been reduced. People residing in Bihar are now able to see the Himalayas which are at the borders of India. The state of Delhi suffocated with clouds of air pollution. The governments tried hard to clean the rivers. But now the rivers Ganga and Narmada, etc. have become clean on their own.
Unprecedented monsoons came earlier this year and started raining. This clearly tells or warns the human race that in addition to man, every living being including plants have to be protected for ecological balance. We have to protect nature to survive. It's a big lesson to mankind. To maintain greenery on the planet earth, green soldiers are required. Those who are interested in ecology and completed special courses in environmental sciences have brilliant career opportunities.

Increasing priority
Environmental Science is gaining prominence in the country. It is now an integral part of the construction industry. The services of ecologists are being used in industrialization. Experts say there are plenty opportunities for those who have completed related courses in this field. Demand for specialty courses has grown significantly. Degree candidates of Environmental Sciences can receive jobs in private and public sectors. Those who completes the Master's in Environmental Science are in high demand in India and abroad as well as.

Courses
Many universities and institutes in the country offer courses in environmental science, ranging from certificate, diploma, degree, PG / PhD. Candidates can join the courses depending on their interest and need.

Certificate Courses: Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES), Certificate Course in Environmental Science.

Diploma Courses: Diploma in Environmental Science, Diploma in Environmental Law, Diploma in Environmental Protection.

Degree Courses: B. Sc - Environmental Science, Bachelor of B.Sc in Environmental Management, B.Sc in Environmental Science and Water Management.

PG / PhD courses: MBA-Environmental Management, M. SC-Environmental Science / Environment and Climate Change / Environmental Biotechnology / Environmental Chemistry, M.Sc Forestry, Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Sciences, M.Phil in Environmental Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Science, B. Tech Environmental Science.

Eligibility:
Intermediate / 10 + 2 (Bi. P. C candidates are eligible for admission to undergraduate (B.Sc) courses. M.P.C candidates can apply for B.Tech / B.Sc Management Courses. Those who have completed at least one subject in B.Sc (BZC), Geography, Ecology, Geology are eligible for PG courses. Any graduation for MBA Environmental Management course. For certificate courses it is based on the chosen course. Inter for diploma courses; Degree is mandatory for Advanced Diploma and PG Diplomas.

Institutes
Many universities in the country offer Environmental Science courses which are in high demand all over the world. The courses offered by Andhra University, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Yogi Vemana University, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, University of Delhi, JNU (Delhi), Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, Aligarh Muslim University, National Environment Research Institute (Nagpur), Forest Research Institute (Dehradun), IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IGNOU and Indian Institute of Environment Management are very popular.

Opportunities
Growing industries are facing environmental problems due to the waste. Increasing urbanization is also affecting the ecological balance. On one hand, the country's economy is expanding .. but on the other, the health of the people is deteriorating because of pollution. Slogans are raising that development should be done without disturbing the environment. As a result, measures are being taken at the international, national, state and local levels to protect the environment. This has led to increasing demand for those who have completed environmental related courses. International agencies, governments, industries, MNCs and NGOs are recruiting candidates of Environmental Science courses with attractive salaries.

Wages
The salaries of those working in the pollution control boards and other government agencies start from Rs. 5 lakhs per annum. It is considerably high internationally.
Published date : 18 Jul 2020 04:12PM

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