B.Sc. in Environment & Sustainability (BSc-ES Hons.)

B.Sc. in Environment & Sustainability (BSc-ES Hons.)  at DYPU’s School of Public Health is a full-time undergraduate programme of four years. It is an NEP 2020-compliant, interdisciplinary course which combines health, social sciences, engineering, and management to prepare students for careers addressing complex global environmental challenges.

The world faces a myriad of environmental challenges, including escalating pollution, unprecedented climate change, rapid urbanization, and poor waste management. A BSc in Environment and Sustainability provides students with a holistic and in-depth understanding of these complexities, empowering them to collaborate across disciplines and develop comprehensive solutions. Consequently, the demand for environmental science professionals is rising both locally and globally. Health departments, NGOs, environmental agencies, research institutions, and international organizations all require skilled specialists capable of designing evidence-based strategies and actions that drive tangible, ground-level change necessary to protect our planet

BSc-ES Hons. is a 4-year, 160-credit full-time programme that begins every July and spans eight semesters. The curriculum prioritises experiential learning through interactive discussions, internships, field assignments, and research. Core themes of ethics, ecology, and communication are woven throughout to ensure a deep understanding of multi-stakeholder roles in sustainability.

Key highlights include:

• Practical Experience: Students engage in real-world training with environmental agencies, ESG firms, NGOs, and healthcare facilities.
• Skill Integration: The curriculum balances interpersonal development with technical proficiency in Data Science and Analytics.
• Flexibility: A choice-based credit system allows for disciplinary major and minors in areas like Environmental Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Gender & Environment, One Health, and Environmental Entrepreneurship.
• Global Networking: Collaborations with policy think tanks and international institutes provide extensive professional exposure.
• Student Life: Beyond the classroom, students lead hackathons, cultural festivals, sports and professional development events in an infrastructure designed for collaboration.

We provide every student in the programme with exclusive access to the EdX online portal, a gateway to world-class education. This initiative delivers a vast library of curated courses developed by leading global universities, ensuring our curriculum remains at the cutting edge of international standards.