B.Sc. in Environmental Science and Sustainability

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS) program provides students with a strong foundation in environmental and sustainability sciences, complemented by a liberal arts foundation. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, while offering courses in environmental law, ethics, and applied sustainability. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address complex environmental and social challenges, preparing them for careers in environmental fields such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, environmental management, conservation, ecology, international development, education, and research. Through this program, graduates are equipped to contribute to a sustainable and resilient future in Bangladesh and beyond.

Our vision is to offer the leading Environmental Science and Sustainability degree in Bangladesh, the first of its kind in the country. We are committed to educating future leaders by providing a comprehensive and innovative program that integrates knowledge, skills, and values to advance a sustainable future.

Our mission is to nurture the continuous growth of our students by delivering the highest standards of education in environmental science and sustainability. We aim to cultivate critical thinking, leadership, and a deep commitment to excellence. Through cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, we will generate and share new knowledge that advances environmental, social, and economic sustainability in Bangladesh, while strengthening the nation’s connection to global sustainability practices.

• To provide a strong foundation in environmental and sustainability sciences, integrating natural and social systems.
• To offer a transdisciplinary curriculum that equips students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world sustainability challenges.
• To develop students’ communication skills for professional and community engagement.
• To instill awareness of the impact of environmental issues on people, society, and the planet.
• To cultivate the ability to design innovative solutions by applying knowledge across disciplines in a local and global context.
• To advance understanding of legal, ethical, and social issues related to sustainability and environmental management.
• To prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to society as responsible professionals and changemakers.

Graduates of the BSc in Environmental Science and Sustainability will:

PEO 1: Gain a strong foundation in environmental science and sustainability, understanding how natural and social systems interact.

PEO 2: Think critically and solve problems, drawing on diverse sources of knowledge to tackle real-world sustainability challenges.

PEO 3: Communicate with impact, by developing clear, confident, and persuasive oral and written skills for professional and community settings.

PEO 4: Be aware and responsible, recognizing how environmental issues affect people, society, and the planet.

PEO 5: Design creative solutions by synthesizing knowledge across disciplines to address local, national, and global sustainability challenges.

PEO 6: Lead with integrity, applying an advanced understanding of legal, ethical, and social issues to shape sustainable futures.

PEO 7: Contribute meaningfully to society, becoming responsible, engaged professionals and changemakers in their communities and beyond.

• Program Duration: 4 years
• Total Credits Required: 130

*Assigned to students based on their performance in the admission test.