Program Overview
The BS Environmental Sciences program equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand environmental systems, natural resources, and the processes that drive environmental change. It prepares graduates to address pressing environmental challenges and contribute to the development of sustainable solutions.
About Program
Students in this program study core areas including ecology, climate change, environmental chemistry, waste management, and natural resource conservation. With guidance from expert faculty, they engage in fieldwork, laboratory training, and research projects that bridge theory with practical applications in environmental management.
The BS Environmental Sciences program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, and environmental organizations. It emphasizes sustainability, ethical responsibility, and innovation, enabling students to contribute to policy-making, research, and the implementation of environmental solutions.
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Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year 1 (Sem I-II )
| SEMESTER - 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENV 1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3(3-0) |
| BOL 1001 | Biology-I | 3(2-1) |
| CHE 1004 | Basic Chemistry | 3(2-1) |
| MAT 1006 | Mathematics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 1001 | English-I | 3(3-0) |
| UR 110 | Islamic Studies (Islamic Ethical Principles and contemporary issues) | 3(3-0) |
| SEMESTER - 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENV 1002 | Introduction to Earth Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| BOL 1002 | Biology-II | 3(2-1) |
| STS 1001 | Statistics | 3(3-0) |
| SOC 1007 | Sociology/Anthropology | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 1102 | English-II | 3(3-0) |
| UR 220 | Pakistan Studies | 3(3-0) |
Year 2 (Sem III-IV )
| SEMESTER - 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SS 1423 | Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies | 3(2-1) |
| ENV 2003 | Environmental Chemistry | 3(3-0) |
| ENV 2004 | Environmental Physics | 3(2-1) |
| ECO 2205 | Introductory Economics | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 2007 | Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| ENG 2003 | English-III | 3(3-0) |
| SEMESTER - 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit | |
| ENV 2005 | Applied Ecology | 3(3-0) | |
| ENV 2006 | Environmental Microbiology | 3(2-1) | |
| ENV 2007 | Environmental Pollution | 3(3-0) | |
| ENV 2008 | Climatology | 3(3-0) | |
| ENV 2009 | Population and Environment | 3(3-0) | |
| UR 330 | Introduction to Basic Teachings of Quran | 2(2-0) | |
| GR 101 | Understanding of Quran-I | 1(1-0) | |
Year 3 (Sem V-VI )
| SEMESTER - 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENV 3102 | Environmental Toxicology | 3(2-1) |
| ENV 3103 | Environmental Profile of Pakistan | 3(3-0) |
| ENV 3105 | Analytical Techniques in Environmental Science | 3(1-2) |
| UR 324 | Introduction to Hadith and Sirah | 2(2-0) |
| ENV 3106 | Environmental Economics | 3(3-0) |
| ELECTIVE-I | Elective-I | 3(3-0) |
| GR 201 | Understanding of Quran-II | 1(1-0) |
| SEMESTER - 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ZOL-3013 | Developmental Biology | 4(3-1) |
| ZOL-3014 | Zoogeography and Paleontology | 3(2-1) |
| ZOL-3015 | Introduction to Wildlife | 2(2-0) |
| ZOL-3116 | Animal Physiology-II | 2(1-1) |
| ZOL-3017 | Biological Techniques | 3(2-1) |
| ZOL-3018 | Internship* | 3(0-3) |
Year 4 (Sem VII-VIII )
| SEMESTER - 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENV 4102 | Natural Resource Management | 3(3-0) |
| ENV 4103 | Research Methods in Environmental Science | 3(3-0) |
| UR 450 | Professional Ethics | 2(2-0) |
| ENV 4105 | Environmental Governance | 3(3-0) |
| ELECTIVE-III | Elective-III | 3(3-0) |
| ELECTIVE-IV | Elective-IV | 3(3-0) |
| SEMESTER - 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENV 4104 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3(2-1) |
| ENV 4106 | Public Health and Environment | 3(3-0) |
| ENV 4107 | Pollution Control Technologies | 3(2-1) |
| UR 460 | Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects | 2(2-0) |
| ENV 4108 | Final Year Project/Internship | 3(0-3) |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks, verified by IBCC.
Related Programs
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk