Description of the Programme
Diploma in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical, biological, and geography including ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant sciences, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography as well as atmospheric science to the study of the environment and the solution to environmental problems. You’ll learn to understand and combat the critical issues placing a growing strain on the earth’s natural resources such as climate change, human impact on the environment and the biodiversity crisis.
Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C-
Course Duration
2 years
Career and Employment Opportunities
Environmental Science graduates are positioned to enter the public and private sectors in areas including environmental management and protection; environmental restoration and conservation; environmental planning and policy; coastal and marine management; landscape management; waste and pollution control; agriculture and forestry; geographic information systems; tourism and recreation; wildlife conservation; renewable energy; natural resource management; biodiversity conservation, land and water resource management; mine site rehabilitation; consultancy; environmental research; wildlife and reserve management, etc. Other graduates will find it rewarding to pursue further studies in environmental science and join universities and colleges in teaching and research.
Potential Employers
Major destinations for graduates include:
- National and county governments
- Wildlife protection agencies like KWS
- Manufacturing industries
- Natural resource management agencies like KFS and WRMA
- Environmental management and protection agencies like NEMA
- Weather forecasting agencies like Kenya Metrological Department
- Environmental consulting firms such as consultant in environmental monitoring, impact assessment and management
- Private companies providing sustainability advice
- Water resource management authorities
- Environmental NGOs
- Environmental research organizations
- Mining industries
- International agencies
- Wildlife conservancies
- Universities and colleges
- Urban and regional planning
- Research laboratories
Institutions offering the course
Eldoret Polytechnic
Kitale National Polytechnic
Academic Progression
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science, With IT)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Arts)
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Science)
Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation
Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science
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