Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science and Sustainable Technologies

Institute: Institute of Applied Sciences

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: AS6-W02-23
MQF Level: Level 6
Credits: 180 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Internship
Duration: 3 Years

Course Description

The protection of natural resources, CO2 emissions, climate change and its effects, and demographic changes, are increasingly important topics in the local and international context. The programme merges classical engineering with natural sciences. Environmental Engineering Sciences and Sustainable Technologies deal with engineering solutions for environmentally relevant challenges of our future. This course provides learners with the ability to use problem-solving approaches for dealing with ecological and technical challenges, in order to creatively arrive at a situation of resource sustainability. The course is a technically-oriented programme that offers learners a broad range of fields of application. Graduates can be active in the planning, construction and operation of environmental technological facilities, in research and teaching, environmental organisations, administration, and consultancy businesses of their own.

Career Prospects

Water Resource/Project Manager,
Alternative Energy Manager,
Environmental Sales Personnel,
Environmental Regulator,
Environmental Officer,
Environmental Site Manager,
Environmental Consultant,
Environmental/Conservation Scientist,
Renewable Energy Technician,
Environmental Policy Analyst,
Sustainability Program Manager

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Environmental Sustainability
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Applied Science

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory: one from the following list of subjects at either I- or A-Level – Physics OR Mathematics (Pure or Applied) OR Biology OR Chemistry OR Geography OR Environmental Studies

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Updated: 2025-06-16