Programme Aims

This programme aims to develop students with awareness and knowledge on the environmental problems in Hong Kong and around the globe; and to equip students with knowledge and practical skills in the areas of environmental science, and for applications in industrial and environmental sectors.

 

Career Prospects

Graduates will find career opportunities in governmental agencies, environmental groups, consultants, academic institutions and private sectors etc. The jobs include eco-tour services, ecosystems management, environmental consultant for environmental projects, environmental impact assessment, environmental monitoring, environmental health and safety services etc.

 

The programme structure is as follows:

For Year-1 Entry: Total 160 Credits

Courses	Weighting
Core	120 Credits
Mathematics	10 Credits
English Language	10 Credits
General Education	20 Credits

Programme Structure 

Year One
General Education  I	General Education II
Effective use of English	General Education  III
Essential Biology (BIOL S103F)	Probability and Distribution (STAT S151F)
Laboratory Safety and Good Laboratory Practice (SCI S110F)	Essential Chemistry (CHEM S102F)

Year Two
General Education  IV	Environmental Pollution and Control (ENVR S236F)
Statistical Data Analysis (STAT S251F)	Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL S236F)
Physical and Organic Chemistry (CHEM S234F)	Laboratory Techniques in practice (SCI S291F)
Biochemistry and Microbiology (BIOL S235F)	English Language Enhancement Course

Year Three
Conservation and Biodiversity (BIOL S301F)	Design and Manufacturing for Green Buildings and Facilities (ENVR S308F)
Practical Skills in Ecology (BIOL S337F)	Green Management: Sustainable Product Life Cycle, Environmental Management System and Regulations (ENVR S341F)
Scientific Research Methods (SCI 330F)	Green Environmental Monitoring in Practice (ENVR S374F)
Professional Training and Workplace Attachment (SCI S390F)

Year Four
Energy Resources and Sustainable Energy Strategies (ENVR S311F)	Environmental Health and Safety (SCI S411F)
Advances in Environmental Impact Assessment (ENVR S328F)	Greenhouse Gas Validation and Certification (TC S375F)
Advanced Environmental Analysis (CHEM S306F)	Science Research Project (SCI S410F)

 

For Senior Year Entry: Total 80-120 Credits

Courses	Weighting
Core	80-120 Credits

Programme Structure

Year Two
Essential Biology (BIOL S103F)	Essential Chemistry (S102F)
Physical and Organic Chemistry (CHEM S234F)	Statistical Data Analysis (STAT S251F)
Environmental Pollution and Control (ENVR S236F)	Biochemistry and Microbiology (BIOL S235F)
Laboratory Techniques in practice (SCI S291F)	Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOL S236F)

 

Year Three
Conservation and Biodiversity (BIOL S301F)	Design and Manufacturing for Green Buildings and Facilities (ENVR S308F)
Practical Skills in Ecology (BIOL S337F)	Green Management: Sustainable Product Life Cycle, Environmental Management System and Regulations (ENVR S341F)
Scientific Research Methods (SCI 330F)	Green Environmental Monitoring in Practice (ENVR S374F)
Professional Training and Workplace Attachment (SCI S390F)

Year Four
Energy Resources and Sustainable Energy Strategies (ENVR S311F)	Environmental Health and Safety (SCI S411F)
Advances in Environmental Impact Assessment (ENVR S328F)	Greenhouse Gas Validation and Certification (TC S375F)
Advanced Environmental Analysis (CHEM S306F)	Science Research project (SCI S410F)

Summer Professional Training and Workplace Attachment

Graduates will find career opportunities in governmental agencies, environmental groups, consultants, academic institutions and private sectors etc. The jobs include eco-tour services, ecosystems management, environmental consultant for environmental projects, environmental impact assessment, environmental monitoring, environmental health and safety services etc.

 

Contact Information

Programme Leader: Dr Steven J L Xu Tel: + 3120 2691 Email: sjlxu@ouhk.edu.hk

Head of Department of Science: Prof Fred W F Lee Tel: + 3120 2690 Email: wflee@ouhk.edu.hk

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