The magnitude and complexity of environmental problems are creating a growing need for scientists with rigorous, interdisciplinary training in environmental science. Employment of environmental scientists globally is expected to increase by 25 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.

What is Environmental Science?

Environmental Science is the study of the relationship between physical, chemical and biological processes in the environment with a view to solving environmental problems.

Why Study Environmental Science?

Today we face many challenging environmental issues with potentially disastrous consequences if these issues are not addressed. Global climate change, the loss of biodiversity, increased frequency of floods and droughts, increased energy demands, rising volumes of waste are but just a few examples of the significant pressures on the environment.
Something has to be done to address these above issues and this is why environmental science is an important area to study.

Environmental Scientists: Their Role and Employment Opportunities

Environmental Scientists monitor the quality of the environment and develop strategies and solutions for dealing with environmental problems. In addition, environmental scientists help planners develop and construct buildings, transportation systems, and utilities that protect water resources and enable the efficient and beneficial use of land.

Currently, worldwide, the majority of Environmental Scientists are employed in governmental positions, but job opportunities are opening up in the private sector spurred largely by the increasing demands placed on companies to be responsive to the need to protect the environment and to comply with laws and regulations relating to ground-water decontamination, clean air, and flood control.

Employment of environmental scientists globally is expected to increase by 25 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.

The ADU undergraduate degree program in Environmental Science will appeal to those who have an interest in learning more about the environment, in developing an understanding of environmental processes and issues, and in developing solutions to environmental problems.

The ADU BSc in Environmental Science

The program will include study of topics and issues such as:

• Introduction to environmental science.
• The basic concepts of conservation.
• Protected areas and eco-tourism.
• The management of waste and water resources.
• The effect of the eco-system on plants, animals and birds.
• Oceanography .
• Marine science .
• Marine biodiversity.
• Marine endangered species.
• The management of coastal habitats .
• Air and water pollution.
• The ozone layer.
• The greenhouse effect.
• Environmental crisis management.

Abu Dhabi University is proud to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Sheikha Latifa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Environmental Science Scholarships. Aimed at nurturing local talent, these scholarships will be used to encourage young and talented female Emirati students to follow the Environmental Science program. Sheikha Latifa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan is keen to see other young women follow in her footsteps, building an understanding of and an ability to protect the environment of the UAE for future generations.

Sheikha Latifa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships target young female Emirati students who wish to study this program at Abu Dhabi University, and who join the spring 2010 cohort.

The Fine Print

The scholarships will cover full tuition fees for four years of the undergraduate program, provided a grade point average (GPA) of over 3.0 is maintained. Academic performance in secondary school will be given the highest priority in selecting the winners of these scholarships.

Rules for maintaining the scholarship

1. Minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester .
2. Cumulative Grade point average (GPA) over 3.0 for two consecutive semesters.
3. Passing grade on all English Level (ELI) courses.

Contact Information:

For more information please contact the Office of the College of Arts and Sciences