Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological and information sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.
Entry Requirements:
To gain admission, candidates must have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies (A1 – C6 i.e. A – D).
In addition, candidates must have obtained passes in the following three elective subjects:
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with grades not lower than C6/D at the WASSCE/SSSCE levels.
Career Opportunities:
Crusades against climate change and global warming are increasingly becoming key areas of focus of humanitarian agencies, philanthropists, and corporate social responsibility initiatives of business entities.
This is opening up a lot of fresh opportunities for professionals with the requisite training in environmental science.
You can find jobs in the following areas:
Teaching
Government ministries, departments and agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Forestry Commission and District Assemblies
Agriculture and climate change-focused NGOs
Environmental Officer with mining firms