Environment: Eligibility, job roles, and where to study UG and/or PG courses

Greta Thunberg’s influence on how you view environmental issues such global warming or climate change has been significant. You might consider a career as an Environment professional. This would give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in areas such conservation, sustainability, environmental research, and advocacy for environmental groups and governments.

Environment and its branches

Environment is an interdisciplinarious subject that examines the relationship between humans, the environment, and other people by combining information, physical, and biological sciences. It studies the interaction of scientific, legal, managerial, and social aspects of environmental issues.

• The study of the Environment can be divided into two branches, Environmental Studies and Environmental Science.
• There is another technical branch, Environmental Engineering. Environmental Management is also a new field of study.

Studying the Environment

• You must pass your Class XII board exams with at minimum 50% aggregate in any stream. This includes Physics, Chemistry Maths, Biology Economics, Geography, Economics, and Maths.
• After your graduation in Environment you can choose to pursue an MSc/MA course in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or Environmental Management.
• After completing your postgraduate studies, it is possible to apply for a PhD in areas such as Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Environment.

The following are some of the most popular institutes for studying Environment:

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi

Course: MSc in Environmental Science

• Duration:Two years.
• Eligibility:To take the JNU entrance exam, you need to have at least 60% in your undergraduate degree in any discipline.
• Admission:It all depends on how well you perform in the admissions test.
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University of Delhi, Delhi

Course:BSc in Environmental Studies

• Duration:Three years.
• Eligibility: You must have at least 50% aggregate on your Class XII board exam.
• Admission: Merit-based.

Course:MSc/MA Environmental Studies

• Duration:Two years.
• Eligibility: You must have at least 60% in your graduation with any science, Geography, or Economics subject.
• Admission: Merit-based.
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Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun

Course:MSc in Environment Management

• Duration:Two years.
• Eligibility:To be eligible for the FRI entrance exam, you must have at least 60% marks in your undergraduate science degree with Chemistry as a compulsory subject.
• Admission: It all depends on how well you perform in the entrance exam.
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Fergusson College in Pune

Course:BSc in Environmental Studies

• Duration: Three years.
• Eligibility:You must have at least 50% aggregate on your Class XII board exam.
• Admission: Merit-based.
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University of Madras, Chennai

Course:BSc in Environmental Studies

• Duration:Three years.
• Eligibility:You must score at least 50% on your Class XII board examinations.
• Admission: Merit-based.
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Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru

Course:BSc in Environmental Science

• Duration: Three years.
• Eligibility:You must have at least 50% aggregate on your Class XII board exam.
• Admission: Based on the admissions test result.
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Indian Institute of Environment Management (Mumbai)

Course:MSc in Sustainable Development and Environment Management.

• Duration:Two years.
• Eligibility:To take an admission test, you will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Environmental Studies.
• Admission:Your performance in the admission test and personal interview will determine your eligibility.
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Popular institutes for studying Environment in West Bengal

Calcutta University, Kolkata

Course:MSc in Environmental Science

• Duration:Two years.
• Eligibility:Minimum 55% marks are required in Chemistry and BSc (Hons).
• Admission: Merit-based.
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Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Course:MA in Environmental Studies.

• Duration: Two years.
• Eligibility:At least 50% aggregate marks are required in your undergraduate degree in every discipline.
• Admission: Merit-based.
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University of Kalyani in Nadia

Course:MSc in Environmental Science

• Duration: Two years.
• Eligibility:Minimum 50% marks are required for any science discipline in your undergraduate degree.
• Admission: Merit-based.
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What do you do with a degree as an Environment professional?

International organisations like the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO), employ environmentalists to work on various projects. These people can also be employed by the central government and state disaster management departments.

Here are some examples of job roles available to those with a degree from Environmental Science/Studies:

• Pollution control officer They assess the pollution levels and analyze the data. They compile their findings and notify the authorities.
• Environmental consultant: Their job is to analyze data and suggest ways to reduce the environmental damage.
• Director of waste managementThey are experts in waste management technology and methods. These professionals can be found in different industries and government organizations.
• Environment journalistThey cover important environmental news like new laws and policies as well as conferences, and other programs.