Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.

American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability

BSUndergraduateEnvironmental Science

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 credits
  • BIO 102 General Biology II3 credits
  • BIO 102L General Biology Laboratory II1 credits
  • CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
  • CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credits
  • CHM 102 General Chemistry II3 credits
  • CHM 102L General Chemistry Laboratory II1 credits
  • 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 credits
  • CHM 242 Quantitative Analysis3 credits
  • CHM 243 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory1 credits
  • PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
  • PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credits
  • 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 credits
  • 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

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

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.

EnquireView American University of Sharjah
Next intakes
AugJanMay

Related Programmes in Environmental Science

Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability and Management

MS2 years

AED 65,565/yr

Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.