UNIVEN Environmental Science, The School of Environmental Sciences was established in 1995 with only 35 students. Currently, the School is one of the largest and has the most comprehensive programmes in Environmental Sciences in the whole of South Africa and even in the SADC region.
The major goal of the School is manpower training and applied research in environmental sciences. The object of manpower training and applied research is first to understand the nature and characteristics of the “natural” and human environment and second to apply that understanding to analyse and evolve strategies and policies that promote sustainable development of resources in order to help alleviate poverty and other socio-economic woes within the region through the dissemination of knowledge and skills on sustainable resource allocation, development and management.
Vision
To be the centre of excellence in environmental sciences through active generation and dissemination of knowledge and skills so as to enhance sustainable utilization of natural resources for national and regional development
Mission
To provide professional training in environmental sciences at all levels and to undertake applied research that links the University to the needs of the region, nation and international community.
Statistics
The School has seen a steady growth-rate in students’ population.
Programmes
In addition to the admission requirements for the bachelor’s degree stipulated by the University, the School of Environmental Sciences will admit students on the basis of either (a) matriculation option or (b) Professional Experiences. (e.g. Technikon diplomas or Employment with Nature Conservation, Planning, Mining and Water Resources). Admission requirements for various programmes within the school is outlined in the table below.
| Programmes | Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Environmental Science | Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in at least two of the following: Agriculture, Biology, Economics, Geography and Physical Science |
| Bachelor of Mining and Environmental Geology | Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths, Geography, Economics, and Biology |
| Bachelor of Hydrology and Water Resources | Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in Physical Science and one of the following: Maths. Geography, Economics, Biology, and Agriculture. |
| Bachelor of Environmental Management | Matriculation Exemption + D (HG) or C (SG) in any two of the following: Biology, Economics, Geography, Physical Science and Agriculture |
| Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning | Matriculation Exemption + E (HG) or D (SG) in any two of the following: Physical Science, Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Economics and Mathematics. |
| Dip. in Mining Impact and Post Mining Rehabilitation | Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience |
| Dip. in Mine Health and Safety | Senior Certificate + Technikon Experience |
| Cert. in Geographical Information System | Matriculation Exemption + a pass in Geography and Mapping Experience |
| Cert. in Post Mining Rehabilitation | Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science |
| Cert. in Mine Inspection | Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science |
| Cert. in Mine Infrastructure: Operation and Management | Senior Certificate + a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science |
Departments
Career opportunities
Environmental Geologist, Hydrologist, Consultant, Education Officer, Waste
Management & Recycling Officer, Surveyor, Transport Route Planner, Building Planner, Mine Planner and Officer
or Manager in parastatals, public & private sector, Lecturer, Meteorologist, Nature Conservationist,
Environmental Officer, Energy Officer, Environmental Consultant.
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