Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
About This Programme
Studies the science of environmental systems, climate change, resource management and sustainability policy, with field and laboratory work. Prepares graduates for roles in government, industry, conservation and environmental consultancy.
Course Highlights
- Multidisciplinary environmental science and sustainability degree
- Required five-week / 200-hour internship (ENV 497) with an environment/sustainability organisation
- Field- and lab-based analysis of air, water and food contaminants and climate change
- Aligned to UAE sustainability priorities and Vision 2031
What You'll Study
Multidisciplinary science teaching with heavy laboratory and field work (GC, HPLC, IC, ICP analysis), a required 200-hour environment-sector internship (ENV 497) and a capstone research course (ENV 490).
Year 1
- BIO 101 General Biology I3 credits
- BIO 101L General Biology Laboratory I1 credit
- BIO 102 General Biology II3 credits
- BIO 102L General Biology Laboratory II1 credit
- CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
- CHM 102 General Chemistry II3 credits
- CHM 102L General Chemistry Laboratory II1 credit
- MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
- ENV 150 Introduction to Environmental Sustainability3 credits
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
Year 2
- ENV 201 Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability3 credits
- ENV 280 Environmental Health and Policy3 credits
- BIO 251 Ecology3 credits
- CHM 215 Organic Chemistry I3 credits
- CHM 217 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I1 credit
- CHM 242 Quantitative Analysis3 credits
- CHM 243 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory1 credit
- PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
- PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credit
- STA 201 Introduction to Statistics for Engineering and Natural Sciences3 credits
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
- Communication (General Education)3 credits
Year 3
- ENV 252 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis3 credits
- ENV 253 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis Laboratory1 credit
- ENV 352 Environmental Toxicology and Risk3 credits
- ENV 356 Climate Change3 credits
- ENV 365 Environmental and Sustainability Management Systems3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
- General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- ENV 497 Internship (summer)0 credits
Year 4
- ENV 465 Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring4 credits
- ENV 490 Research Methods and Practices in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability3 credits
- ENV 451 Sustainable Waste Management3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
- General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
- General Education Core (elective)3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Entry Requirements
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Careers
Graduates work in environmental sustainability management and policy, environmental protection and health/safety, conservation and natural-resource management, impact assessment, and environmental research across government, industry, utilities and consulting.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
~85% secondary-school average (curriculum-dependent) + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Environmental Science
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Environmental degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.