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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Environmental Studies) (6203A)
DepartmentDepartment of Environmental Studies
FacultyFaculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Admission CriteriaPasses in five (5) subjects with Grades I or II prior to 1998 or III from 1998 at the CSEC (General Proficiency Examinations) or GCE 'O-Level' grades A - C. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and two (2) Science subjects.
OR
Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture.
OR
An Ordinary Diploma in Science (ODS)- Chemistry from the Government Technical Institute.
OR
A Secondary Trained Teachers Certificate or Associate Degree in Education (Pure Sciences, Agriculture Science, Social Studies) from Cyril Potter College of Education.
OR
A Diploma in Forestry from the University of Guyana.
OR
Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above.
OR
Mature applicants (a minimum of 21 years of age) who do not possess these qualifications may be considered for admission provided they have a good general education, creditable work experience in the field and a passing grade at the University of Guyana's Entrance Examination. The Faculty will consider each application on its merit.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses.
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
ENV1102 Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean Hybrid (Online and In Class) 3
ENV1103 Fundamentals of Environmental Science I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
GEO1106 Computer Applications for Geoscientists Online 3
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses.
ENG1203 Technical Communication Online 4
ENV1201 Tropical Ecology and Environmental Systems Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV1202 Fundamentals of Environmental Science II Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV2206 Environmental Education Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEO1206 Foundations of Physical Geography Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AST1102 Introduction to Indigenous People of Guyana Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV2102 Environmental Health Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEO1108 Field Methods and Techniques Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEO2104 Human Geography: Population and Human Settlement Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEO2109 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV2204 Energy and the Environment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV2205 Introduction to Environmental Technology Online 3
ENV2207 Nature Conservation and Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV3300 Internship Online 4
GEO2206 Introduction to Quantitative Methods Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
GEO3206 Fundamentals of Climate Change Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3105 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 3 Use this course slot for any additional course ONLY after consulting your Head of Department.
ENV3105 Introduction to Environmental Policy and Governance Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV3107 Introduction to Environmental Management Systems Online 3
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- GEO3110, ENV3108, ENV3109, ENV3110, ECN1100, FOR2106, SOC1100 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- GEO3110, ENV3108, ENV3109, ENV3110, ECN1100, FOR2106, SOC1100 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
WWW3301 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) Not Specified 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- GEO3110, ENV3108, ENV3109, ENV3110, ECN1100, FOR2106, SOC1100 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA3206 Additional Course (3 Credits) Not Specified 3 Use this course slot for any additional course ONLY after consulting your Head of Department.
BIO4202 Coastal Zone Management Not Specified 4
BIO4215 Coastal Zone Management Online 3 This course replaces BIO4202 with effect from academic year 2019/2020.
ENV3205 Research Methods Online 4
NNN3201 Elective (1 Credit) Not Specified 1 Use this slot to register for ENV3208. ENV3208 must be done together with either: Two '4' credits courses or two '3'credits courses plus one '4' credit course all in semester 2.
WWW3201 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- ENV3211,ENV3206, GEO3208, ENV3207, ENV3210, GEM2208, ECN1200, TST2209, SOC1200 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
WWW3202 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Select a course after consultation with your Head of Department- ENV3211,ENV3206, GEO3208, ENV3207, ENV3210, GEM2208, ECN1200, TST2209, SOC1200 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department
WWW3203 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one of the following: ENV3211,GEO3208, ENV3207, ENV3210, ENV3206, GEM2208, SOC1200, ECN1200 or TST2209 or any other course approved after consulting with your Head of Department

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV4106 Research Project Hybrid (In Class/Online) 6
GEO4108 Natural Hazards and Disaster Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV4203 Environmental Leadership/Innovation/Entrepreneurship Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
ENV4204 Introduction to Environmental Economics Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV4205 Introduction to Environmental Law Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711