2. Introduction
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic
field that integrates physical, biological and
information sciences (including ecology, biology,
physics, chemistry, zoology, mineralogy, oceanology,
limnology, soil science, geology, atmospheric science,
and geodesy) to the study of the environment
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3. Eligibility
Usually environmental science is taught as an MSc.
programme. Graduates courses (i.e B.Sc.) in
environmental science are offered only by a few
institutions. In the graduate level, most institutes teach
environmental science as a specialised course. The
eligibility criteria for 3 year B.Sc Environmental Science is
a pass in 10+2 examination or equivalent with Physics,
Chemistry and Biology. Engineering diploma holders can
also join the course.
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4. Job Prospects
Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is
projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster
than the average for all occupations. Heightened public
interest in the hazards facing the environment, as well as
the increasing demands placed on the environment by
population growth, is expected to spur demand for
environmental scientists and specialists.
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5. The starting salary at the NGOs can vary between Rs 5,000
to Rs 11,000 per month.
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6. Institutes
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (Hyderabad,
AP)
All Saint's College(Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala).
Acharya Nagarjuna University(Guntur, AP).
Sri Sai Group of Institutes Punjab, India.
Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Science(Guntur,
AP).
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