Environmental Science is the study of the environment in a systematic and scientific manner. People go for environmental studies to know more about the environmental issues existing in the biosphere and find a solution to it.
Features of Environmental Science are:
Studies the interaction between the environment and the organisms.
Studies policies and laws governing the environment and its beings.
Cultural and social interactions are noticed.
Sustainable management foundations are laid down.
Research and innovation are focused upon along with critical thinking.
Degrees offered are:
An Associate's Degree in Environmental Science gives an introduction to the environmental issues and the living world. The course can be completed in two years. Some subjects studied are Biosphere, Ecology, Biotechnology, and Botany.
A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science provides a foundation in environmental studies and interdisciplinary subjects. The duration of the course is for four years. Some subjects studied in the course are Chemistry, Zoology, Mathematics and many others.
A Master’s Degree in Environmental Science can be pursued if you're interested in higher studies in this field. The course can be completed in two years generally. It offers various specializations.
A Doctoral Degree in Environmental Science is the highest level of education in this subject. The course is research-oriented and offers different specializations and fieldwork. The duration of the course varies.
Environmental science offers various specializations. Some of them are Sustainability management, Air pollution control, Environmental health, Soil resources, and Waste management.
There are wide job opportunities for a person with an environmental science degree. Few of them are Environmental science professors, Zoologists, Oceanographers, Ecologists, and Microbiologists.
The average annual salary for an environmentalist is $67,785 and is increasing at 4.8%. The number of professionals in the workforce is 341,207.
You can enroll in this subject if you're interested in the environment and its causes and want to work towards making it better. The course is expanding as biosphere change is a serious issue. The professionals usually work in laboratories, research institutes or go for field work.
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