BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT


Programme Overview

The Environmental Management program is designed in a 3u1i mode (3 years in the university and 1 year in the industry) with the aim to produce competent graduates in the field of environmental management. Students will have a strong foundation in the fundamentals of biology and on top of that, they will be exposed to latest developments in the environmental modules which include water management, environmental impact assessment, biological monitoring, sustainable development, coastal management, environmental toxicology, waste management, environmental audit, health and safety, slope management and others. Some courses also include practical components which include experiments in the laboratory and fieldwork. The students will be trained to identify problems, develop solutions, and work in teams to address the environmental issues


The program offers a comprehensive industrial training for two semesters during the final year to prepare the students for real life challenges. Apart from industrial exposure and linkages, students can partake in various community and environment-based activities. The students will also undertake a research project in the environment-management related fields of their interest culminating in a project thesis.


Duration: 4 Years  (8 Semester), Full Time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. English Language / Foreign Language**
  2. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  3. Co-Curriculum
  4. Science, Technology and Society
  5. Bioinformatics Concepts
  6. Introduction to Computer Programming in Bioinformatics
  7. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
  8. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
  9. English Language / Foreign Language**
  10. Philosophy and Current Issues (local students) / Malay Language Communication*
  11. Co-Curriculum
  12. Statistics
  13. Bioethics and Safety
  14. Environmental Sustainability
  15. Analytical Environmental Chemistry
  16. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  2. Principles of Waste Management
  3. Soil Science and Community
  4. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Environmental Health and Safety
    2. Environmental Forensics
    3. Environmental Risk Assessment and Management
    4. Key Issues in Climate Change
    5. Ecosystem-Based Management
    6. Energy Saving Culture
    7. Water Management
    8. Bioinformatics Data Management
  5. Environmental Monitoring
  6. Applied Ecology
  7. Research Methods and Scientific Writing
  8. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Environmental Governance
    2. Environmental Informatics
    3. Renewable Energy Transition and Society
    4. Air Pollution Control
    5. Disaster Management
    6. Organisms and Environment
    7. Aquatic Ecology
  9. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul 
    • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  1. Environmental Management System
  2. Integrated Waste Management
  3. Environmental Management Research Project (P)
  4. Introduction to Administrative Management
  5. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Technology and Management of Hazardous Waste
    2. Tourism and Environment
    3. Introduction to Bioremediation
    4. Environmental Well-Being
    5. Sustainable Food Systems
  1. Industrial Training (P)
  2. Industrial Training (P)
Note:

*Only for International students.

**Student whose native language is English.

Career Prospects

Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Officer, Environmental Scientist, Conservation Officer, Waste Management Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety Officer, Climate Change Analyst, Environmental Compliance Inspector, Natural Resource Manager, Environmental Policy Analyst, Renewable Energy Consultant, Environmental Educator, Ecologist, Water Resource Specialist, Air Quality Analyst, Environmental Impact Assessor, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, Green Building Consultant, Environmental Auditor, GIS Analyst (Environmental Applications).

Tuition Fee

Local (SATU)

RM59,100

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM70,600

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

Entry Requirements for STPM (Science Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M."
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Foundation/ Matriculation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STAM
  • Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (UPU)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / ILKA / Polytechnic /IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for UM (SATU)Foundations
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Biology
  • Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at GEC A-Level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for IB
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in subject Biology
  • Obtained at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Further Mathematics / Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • Obtain at least a grade of B in Biology.
  • Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at the AUSMAT level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in Biology
  • Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Matriculations/Foundations
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Biology
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Biology
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in Biology
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in Biology
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in Biology
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics

Additional Requirement

  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • MUET 4.0
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 46
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 51
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 160