Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Sciences

Vision

Excellence in environmental sciences for community services and sustainable development.

Mission

Prepare competent graduates in environmental sciences and research who can support sustainable development, protect the environment, and serve their community, while excelling in their professional careers and lifelong learning.

Values

Loyalty, Excellence, Teamwork, Transparency, Diversity, Creativity and Social Responsibility.

Goals

1. Create an environment conducive to an innovative and continuous quality education of environmental science and development.
2. Develop scientific research and innovation system to achieve sustainable environment.
3. Provide students with the opportunities to learn and acquire analytical and research skills and knowledge to solve the Arabian Gulf environmental issues.
4. Coordinate and collaborate with the local community to solve environmental issues.

College

College of Science

Campus

Rayyan - Dammam

Track

Science and Management

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BSc

Gender

Female

Career Opportunities

• Environmental protection Specialists and Consultants 
• Environmental protection inspector 
• Academic researcher 
• Teacher of ecology.
• lab technician

Graduates Attributes

• Apply knowledge and lifelong learning, including broad exposure to environmental sciences, continuous self-learning, and field skill practice.
• Carry out scientific inquiries to investigate environmental issues and innovatively improve the Saudi kingdom’s ecosystem health. 
• Communicate and effectively collaborate with individuals and teams to solve environmental problems.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to intellectual integrity and ethics to stay updated with the latest developments in environmental issues.
• Apply digital and information technology skills, as well as numerical abilities to the realm of environmental studies

1. That the student holds a high school diploma or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom.
2. Not more than five years should have passed on the student diploma or it’s equivalent..
3. To be a good conduct and behavior.
4. Successfully pass any test or personal interview the University Council may request.
5. Be medically fit.
6. In case of work and employment, the student is requested to get her approval to study from her reference point in any governmental or private sector.
7. Meet any other conditions specified by the University Council at the time of submission.
8. To be a trade-off between the applicants who meet all the requirements according to their grades in high school test certificate, 'Qdraat' (aptitude) test and 'Tahseely' (academic achievement) test.
9. Ought to pass Preparatory Year -scientific track.

The student studies 129 credit units to obtain a bachelor's degree, distributed as follows:

• 5 courses (10 credit units) for university requirements.
• 10 courses (41 credit units) for college requirements.
• 22 courses (61 credit units) for program requirements.
• 3 elective courses (9 credit units).

First Year

(Preparatory Year- Scientific Track)
In which the student studies a full preparatory year (scientific track). In which the student learns the basics of mathematical sciences, English language and computer science, through which she acquires the necessary skills to deal with computer programs. Then she joins one of the four departments in the College of Science.

Second Year

In which the student studies the basic requirements for environmental sciences and a number of other specialized subjects, and various courses from college and university requirements that contribute to the student achieving the program goals. 

Third Year

In which the student completes the most advanced courses in environmental sciences, and various courses from college and university requirements that contribute to the student achieving the program goals.

Fourth Year

The student studies the most advanced specialized subjects such as renewable energy, environmental impact assessment, Saudi flora, environmental data analysis, and prepares the graduation project during the first and second semesters.

Summer Semester

The student registers for the summer field training course for female students to prepare her for the labor market.