Introduction

The 4 years’ degree program will enable the students to apply interdisciplinary skills, systems approaches and perspectives to understand and analyse environmental issues and policies of global and local concerns. It aims at producing dynamic young environmentalists by developing academic foundation, technical skills, communication abilities and professionalism enabling them to compete in both the governmental and non-governmental sectors. 

On accomplishing the course, the students will be able to:

  1. Deal with local and global environmental challenges, both academically and practically
  2. Contribute in informed decision making, strategic planning and leadership in the society through interdisciplinary understanding and problem solving abilities

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria for admission in first semester of the 4-year program

  1. F. Sc (pre-medical or pre-engineering) / DAE or equivalent qualification with minimum second division (at least 45% marks) is the pre-requisite for admission in BS Environmental Science.
  2. Foreign certificate/ degree holders will need to produce equivalence certificate from IBCC to seek admission in semester 1 and from HEC for admission in semester V.

GUIDELINES FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

  1. The online application form can be accessed from
    AIOU official website www.aiou.edu.pk.
  2. Applicants are required to fil all the desired fields on online application form
  3. Applicants are desired to deposit application fee on the prescribed challan form in specified banks

Degree Requirement and Duration

To maintain the equivalence of duration of study at international level, the BS program will comprise of 4-year (8 Semester). For award of degree of BS in ES, the candidate will have to successfully pass all the courses (130 Credit hours including 6 Credit Hour Research Project) within a minimum period of 4 years (8 semesters). Failing which, a student can be given an extension of 3 Years in maximum, after completion of initial period.

Duration

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution

4(3+1)

4401

2

Inorganic  Chemistry

4(3+1)

4421

3

Introduction to Environmental Science

4(3+1)

4441

4

Pre-Calculus

3

4431

5

English I: Composition and Comprehension

3

5451

 

 

18

 

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Diversity of Plants

4(3+1)

4402

2

Organic Chemistry

4(3+1)

4422

3

Environmental Pollution

4(3+1)

4442

4

Calculus I

3

4432

5

Technical and Business Writing

3

5454

 

 

18

 

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Diversity of Animals

4(3+1)

4469

2

Fundamentals of Microbiology

4(3+1)

4403

3

Introduction to Sociology

3

5469

4

Pakistan Studies

2

5465

5

English III: Communication Skills

3

5458

 

 

16

 

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Biotechnology

4(3+1)

4412

2

Environmental Microbiology

4(3+1)

4445

3

Introduction to ICT 

3(2+1)

9421

4

Public Relations

3

9468

5

Islamic Studies / Ethics*

2

5466/5467

 

* For Non-Muslims Only

16

 

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Physics of the Environment

4(3+1)

4467

2

Environmental Chemistry

4(3+1)

4443

3

Biostatistics

3

4482

4

Environmental Policies and Regulations

3

4458

 

 

14

 

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Environmental Biology

4(3+1)

4446

2

Energy and Environment

3

4448

3

Intro of Environmental Economics

3

4444

4

Natural Resource Management

3

4438

5

Scientific Research

4(3+ 1)

7413

 

 

17

 

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Biodiversity and Conservation

4(3+1)

4452

2

Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems

4(3+1)

4455

3

Environmental Impact Assessment

4(3+1)

4450

4

Sustainable Development

3

4453

5

Environmental Toxicology

3

4456

 

 

18

 

Sr No

Course

CH

Course Code

1

Research Project

6

4418

2

Project Management

3

4460

3

GIS and Remote Sensing

4(3+1)

TBA

 

 

13

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.