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Environmental Science

Science for a warming planet

Environmental Science studies how natural systems work and how people affect them: climate, water, biodiversity, pollution and energy.

B.Sc. / B.A. (Hons)Science helps but liberal-arts routes are openFieldwork and labs
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What is this course?

About Environmental Science

Environmental Science studies how natural systems work and how people affect them: climate, water, biodiversity, pollution and energy. Modern programmes add policy, economics and data, so graduates can work on real sustainability problems.

What you will study

Curriculum, year by year

Typical curriculum, year by year. Each university sets its own course list.

Year 1
  • Earth Systems
  • Ecology
  • Chemistry of the Environment
  • Statistics
Year 2
  • Climate Science
  • Environmental Economics
  • GIS & Remote Sensing
  • Field methods
Year 3
  • Environmental Policy & Law
  • Energy Transitions
  • Sustainability Data
  • Field project
Final year
  • Research thesis
  • Climate fieldwork

Specialisation areas

Climate & ESGConservationRenewable energyWater & wasteEnvironmental policySustainability consulting
Career options

Where this can take you

Sustainability / ESG AnalystCorporates, consulting
Climate Policy ResearcherThink tanks, government
Environmental ConsultantEIA firms
Conservation ScientistNGOs, research bodies
Renewable Energy AnalystEnergy companies
Higher studiesMSc Environment, Climate Policy
Universities offering this course

Where you can study it

Ashoka University

ProgrammeEnvironmental Studies / Environmental Science (major & minor options)

EntranceAshoka Aptitude Assessment + interview

FLAME University

ProgrammeEnvironmental Studies major

EntranceFEAT / SAT / ACT

Nayanta University

ProgrammeB.Sc. (Hons) Sustainability Studies major

EntranceNayanta Aptitude Test + interview

O.P. Jindal Global University

ProgrammeEnvironment and sustainability programmes

EntranceJSAT / CUET

Programme names, eligibility and entrance tests change every admission cycle. Please confirm details on each university's official admissions page before applying.

How PRATHAM helps you prepare

Your route in, planned with PRATHAM

Getting into Environmental Science starts with the right entrance test. PRATHAM prepares you for every test on this route, with expert faculty, updated study material and full-length mocks.

Entrance tests covered
Ashoka AAAFEATNAT (Nayanta)CUET
01

Entrance test preparation

  • Aptitude: data interpretation with charts, tables and maps
  • Environment and climate current affairs
  • Essays on sustainability issues
  • Interview practice
  • Mock tests for liberal-arts entrance exams
  • Concept-building classes in quantitative aptitude, critical reasoning, writing and problem-solving
  • University-specific modules for Ashoka, FLAME and other liberal-arts tests
  • Mock tests that simulate the real exam, with performance analytics showing strengths and weak areas
  • Doubt-solving and mentorship in small groups and one-on-one
02

Choosing the right course and college

  • Psychometric test and report: your aptitude, strengths and personality fit, mapped to courses
  • Guidance that builds decision-making confidence for students and parents
  • College shortlisting and application strategy based on your marks, interests, eligibility and career goals
03

Application and interview preparation

  • Four-session Essay Writing Bootcamp: structuring ideas, grammar, style and timed practice
  • Past essay topics, a practice library and the SPEEL method (Statement, Point, Example, Explanation, Link), with feedback on mock essays
  • Statement of Purpose support: brainstorming, mentor-assisted drafting, an SOP bank from past admits, and final proofreading
  • SOPs tailored to each university, for example academic curiosity for Ashoka and a passion-driven story for FLAME
  • Letter of recommendation guidance: choosing recommenders, inputs for teachers and a quality checklist
  • Personal interview training plus three mock interviews (general, SOP-based and university-specific), recorded with feedback
04

Profile building

  • Profile audit to find gaps
  • Building achievements in academics, leadership, volunteering, internships and research
  • Guidance on MUNs, debates, competitions, summer programmes and online certifications
  • Professional resume and LinkedIn profile, aligned with your SOP and interview

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