Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability
About This Programme
An environmental science degree covering ecosystems, sustainability science and environmental management, preparing graduates for environmental and sustainability careers.
Course Highlights
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 120. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 121-124.
- MTH214 Mathematics for Science
- BIO210 Biological Concept
- CHE210 General Chemistry
- PHY210 General Physics
- MTH281 Probability and Statistics
- CHE220 General Chemistry II
- CHE221 General Chemistry II Lab
- PHY220 General Physics II
- PHY221 General Physics II Lab
- ENV241 Earth Systems
- CHE376 Organic Chemistry Lab
- ENV360 Economics
- ENV466 Research Methods
- ENV470 Water and Solid Waste Management
- ARA345 Advanced Arabic Skills
- CHE471 Environmental Chemistry
- ENV490 Internship
- ENV491 Senior Project
- ENV474 Energy and Sustainability
- ENV477 Environmental Hazards
- PHN323 Food Sanitation and Hygiene
- PSY463 Positive Psychology
- PSY212 Introduction to Psychology
- NUT205 Introduction to Nutrition
- PBH267 Public Health 1
- CHE331 Biochemistry
- PSY310 Introduction to Counseling
- PSY330 Personality and Individual
- PSY363 Social Psychology
- FYE100 Academic Foundations and Development
- FYE105 Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills
- FYE110 Reasoning with Data
- FYE126 Contemporary Emirati Studies
- FYE120 Islamic Culture
- FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition
- FYE155 Digital Humanities
- FYE150 Fundamentals of Innovation and
- FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications
- BIO211 Biological Concept I Lab
- BIO220 Biological Concepts II
- CHE375 Organic Chemistry
- BIO221 Biological Concepts II Lab
- BIO383 Microbiology Lab
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals admitted under the government scholarship scheme receive full tuition funding for up to five years. Accepted secondary qualifications and minimums: A-Levels 2 subjects at grade C or higher (excluding Arabic and Islamic Studies), IB Diploma 24 points, IB Certificate 21 points including 2 subjects related to the degree at grade 5 or higher, BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 Merits. UAE Ministry of Education and American curricula have no minimum overall average, but subject requirements apply.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by IES CEDHE (The Institution of Environmental Sciences).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Environmental Science
Campus
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 75,000/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.