Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science in Malaysia

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science()
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Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science

  • University of Nottingham Malaysia University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) A Level: BBC, including 2 science subjects preferably biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics; other science subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis, excluding critical thinking and general studies
    (ii) IB Diploma: 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher level (including specified grades in science subjects)
    (iii) STPM: B+B+B, including 2 science subjects preferably biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics; other science subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis, excluding Pengajian Am
    (iv) UEC: 1 As and 4 B3s, including 2 science subjects preferably biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics; other science subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
    (v) SAM or other Australian Matriculations : ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)
    (vi) Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 77% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).

    Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.

    (vii) Advance Placement (AP): 4,4,3 including 2 relevant science subjects.
    (viii) Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
    (ix) Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
    (x) University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme


    In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have at least a credit (normally grade C) in mathematics at SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/ High School Diploma or equivalent. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained similar or equivalent grade at a higher level.

    English language requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)

    TOEFL (iBT): 79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening,18 in reading, 20 in Speaking)
    GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: grade C

    GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: grade C

    PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)

    SPM: grade B+

    1119 (GCE O Level): grade C

    GCSE O Level: grade C

    IGCSE (first language): grade C

    IGCSE (second language): grade B

    MUET: Band 3

    UEC: grade B3

    IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points

    IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points

    IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

    IELTS ,TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intake: September

    Course content:

    Year 1
    Core Modules:
    -Dissertation in Environmental Science
    -Environmental Science and Society
    -Global Environmental Processes
    -Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
    -Introduction to Sustainable Development
    -Introductory Geology
    -Natural Resources of Malaysia
    -Plant Science
    -The Ecology of Natural and Managed Ecosystems

    (i) Year 2
    Core Modules:
    -Global Environmental Change
    -Typical optional modules
    -Earth Observation
    -Environmental Field Course
    -Forest, Environment and Society
    -Glacial Environments Field Course
    -Hydrogeochemistry
    -Patterns of Life
    -Site Investigation
    -Soil Science
    -Tourism and the Environment
    -Tropical Environmental Science Field Course

    (iii) Year 3
    Core Modules:
    -Undergraduate Research Project

    Typical optional modules
    -Advanced Environmental Assessment
    -Advances in Earth Observation
    -Environmental Modelling
    -Environmental Policy and Economics
    -Environmental Pollution and Remediation
    -Introduction to Tropical Conservation Science
    -Landscape Ecology and Spatial Conservation Planning
    -Tropical Ecology
    -Wildlife Behaviour
  • National University of Malaysia National University of Malaysia, Selangor  




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