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Our Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide a strong grounding in specific environmental sciences and a socio-economic context for graduates who wish to create sustainable innovations and tackle complex environmental issues in a professional manner. The programme provides graduates with cross-cutting skills and expertise in specific fields of environmental science particularly in Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Economics and Policy, and Natural Resources Management.

(Source: Bugema University website)

Course Entry Requirements

For all Degree courses, one must satisfy at least one of the following minimum University entry requirements.

  • Have completed A-level and have two principle passes in science subjects, mainly: Biology, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Agriculture, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, or Geography and also passed at their sitting of O-level
  • Must possess a second class Diploma in relevant areas of Science (for a specific program) and from recognized institutions. The relevant areas of science include; Agriculture, Education Biology/Chemistry, Food Processing, Nutrition, Business computing, Accounting; Engineering, Architecture, Science education (mathematics/Economics/Physics) or related studies, from recognized/accredited Institutes.
  • Must have passed the Mature Age Entry Examinations for a specific Degree recognized by NCHE in Uganda or its equivalent.                      
  • Other international students who do not undertake A-level should have passed mature entry exams OR
  • Have an equivalent of A-level of Uganda and have a background in Science subjects mainly Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Physics, Mathematics, or Geography, Commerce or Economics.
  • Kenya applicants must have a minimum of a C+
  • For specialization in Environmental Economics and Policy, a candidate must have passed mathematics with a credit and above at Ordinary-level.

(Source: Bugema University website)

Subjects for Admission


Essential Subjects (X3) [?]
Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry

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Desirable Subjects (X1) [?]
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The interdisciplinary nature of the program enables our graduates to confidently seek senior positions in Oil companies; Environmental Impact Assessment Firms (EIAs), Manufacturing industries; Protected Areas (e.g. National Parks); Oil drilling companies; environmental consultancy, research; education and ecotourism; Public Health, water authorities, research institutes, conservation bodies, businesses, NGOs, local government authorities; Environmental Quality assurance departments, and government agencies. The graduates can also favorably compete for International postgraduate scholarships or doctoral studies in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Law, Natural resources economics, Biodiversity Conservation, microbiology, Plant Pathology, biology and other Environmental sciences.

(Source: Bugema University website)

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