BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Environmental science is an integrative discipline that draws on biology, ecology, geography, remote sensing, statistics, and big data analytics, along with environmental sociology and management.

Graduates of this programme are expected to contribute to environmental health, carbon neutrality, and global biodiversity conservation. They are also expected to provide theoretical, technical, data, and policy solutions to environmental challenges, ultimately helping to create a harmonious relationship between people and the natural environment.

You will learn to apply problem-solving skills to some of the greatest challenges humanity faces today. You will also gain practical skills through international field trips to coastal biodiversity hot spots, where you will learn about surveying and interviewing key environmental governance stakeholders, including governments, enterprises, and local communities.

Why choose the BSc Environmental Science programme at XJTLU?

• The programme received accreditation from the UK’s Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) in September 2024. XJTLU is the first university in China to earn this accreditation.
• In 2023, the University entered the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) Top 1% in the subject area of Environment and Ecology, making it XJTLU’s fourth subject area – after Engineering, Computer Science, and Social Sciences – to achieve this status.
• Our programme provides three pathways: ecology, pollution control and remediation, and environmental management (ESG). Students can choose to focus on one of these pathways and take optional courses across pathways, according to their personal interests or career plans.
• Students gain theoretical knowledge through research‑led teaching and acquire the latest practical skills in applied artificial intelligence and big data analytics through hands‑on project work.
• We actively seek internship opportunities for our students in enterprises, government agencies, and environmental protection organisations. We also encourage students to gather insights from industry leaders and international environmental bodies, helping them gain valuable practical experience in preparation for their future careers.
• Students benefit from new, purpose-built laboratories valued at 20 million RMB, supporting lab practicals and undergraduate research. They also acquire advanced laboratory techniques and data analysis skills, including geographic information systems.
• Graduates earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by China’s Ministry of Education, and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Community for Environmental Disciplines in Higher Education (CEDHE), the education committee of the UK’s IES. The CEDHE represents the academic community in environmental science and works to enhance the quality of environmental education worldwide.

CEDHE accreditation ensures that the programme meets high academic and professional standards, which include strong practical and theoretical components. It also provides students with excellent opportunities for training, work experience, and professional networking.

Students enrolled in CEDHE-accredited programmes can apply for free student IES membership, which fast-tracks them to full membership after graduation.

This programme aligns with the academic requirements for Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) accreditation and sets graduates on a path to becoming a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or a Chartered Scientist (CSci).

By the time you graduate from the BSc Environmental Science programme, you will have:

• problem-solving competencies across the programme’s focus areas of ecological, biological, geographical, and social systems;
• a firm grasp of fundamental and applied scientific principles, with proficiency in laboratory and field-based analysis; and
• the ability to communicate regional and global environmental issues and their societal implications from a scientific perspective, demonstrating an understanding of how these issues affect different cultures and societies.