Bachelor of Science in Climate Change
- Level
- Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
- Duration
- 3 years(6 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 29,880 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- February Intake 2024
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time (Blended))
previous Intake
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Climate Change will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science behind climate change, its impacts on the environment and human health, and the strategies and tools for mitigating and adapting to its effect. Maldives is a country entirely build by coral reefs and surrounded by oceans and seas rich in marine life, climate change has a significant impact on the future survival of the country. Hence, training on climate change is much needed for developing climate-change leaders in the Maldives. This is the first time a BSc in Climate Change degree is offered in Maldives. At present, the Maldives is very much in need of technical expertise in this area and this degree can play a crucial role in filling the gaps of training needs of the Maldivian youths in areas related to climate change.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) 2 passes in GCE A' level including a pass in a science subject OR
- ii) 2 passes in GCE A' level and a GCE O level pass in a science subject OR
- iii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- iv) Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study for Science
Language Requirements
- i) Certified proficiency in English (GCE O' level English pass/ IGCSE English pass/ MNU English Language Competency Test or equivalent)
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV113 Introduction to Climate Change Science (CORE) | Introduction to Climate Change Science | 15 Introduction to Climate Change Science (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 | |
ENV103 Introduction to Earth and Marine Science (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
SCI107 Scientific and Analytical Skills (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
BIO123 Life on Earth (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,980 4,980 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV111 Field Techniques (CORE) | Field Techniques | 15 Field Techniques (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 | |
STA123 Statistics and Data Analysis for Climate Science (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
ENV115 Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
ENV117 Principles of Ecology and Conservation (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,980 4,980 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV215 Geographic information system (CORE) | Geographic information system | 15 Geographic information system (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 | |
ENV225 Protected area management and Marine Spatial Planning (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
ENV227 Climate Change and Public Health (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
SOC015 Maldivian Studies (CORE) | 0 0 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,980 4,980 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SCI205 Research Methods and Experimental Design (CORE) | Research Methods and Experimental Design | 15 Research Methods and Experimental Design (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 | |
ENV229 Sea Level Change and Coastal Evolution (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
ENV231 Blue Economy and Ocean Sustainability (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,980 4,980 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ENV337 Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystems (CORE) | Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystems | 15 Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity and Ecosystems (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 | |
ENV339 Environmental Impact and Sustainability Assessment (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,980 4,980 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SCI325 Capstone Project (CORE) | Capstone Project | SCI205 | 15 Capstone Project (CORE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 |
ENV341 Climate Change and Urbanization (CORE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE) | 1,245 1,245 | ||||
| Semester Total | 60 | 4,980 4,980 |
Elective 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | ENV233 Sustainable Development Theories and Practices (ELECTIVE) | Sustainable Development Theories and Practices | Nil | 15 Sustainable Development Theories and Practices (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 |
ENV235 Integrated Water Resource management (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
ENV203 Integrated waste management (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
ENV237 Climate change and Agriculture (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 |
Elective 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | PHY307 Renewable Energy (ELECTIVE) | Renewable Energy | Nil | 15 Renewable Energy (ELECTIVE) (15) (15) | 1,245 1,245 |
ENV343 Mitigation and Adaptation in Practice (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
ENV345 Climate Communication and Advocacy (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
ENV347 Environmental Ethics and Justice (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
ENV307 Environmental Economics, Policy, and Law (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
ENV349 Ecotoxicology (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
BIO313 Environmental microbiology (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 | |||
ENV303 Pollution Prevention and Control (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,245 1,245 |
| Course Total | 360 CP | Total: 29,880 29,880 |
Careers
Environmental Scientist; Conservation Scientist; Climatologist; Sustainability consultant; Environmental Lawyer; Renewable Energy Scientist; Hydrologists; Ecologist; Climate change analyst; Geoscientist; Environmental Engineer; Climate policy analyst