Department of Environmental Studies

The department is being proposed for the Environmental Studies degree programmes in order to train cadres skilled in environmental studies of importance to Tanzania development. Graduates will be able to identify, assess and rectify environmental problems. The programme is designed to provide the scientific and managerial skills needed to tackle the environmental challenges of the 21st Century. In order to address these issues, the Environmental Studies degree program at OUT offers an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the serious environmental problems that we face in this century. The degree program in Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary forum for the study of scientific, political, social and humanistic aspects of environmental problems. Presently, only a few expertises are available in this sensitive and relatively new field in Tanzania.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

BSc. Environmental Studies Science stream
(i) Direct entrants
The candidate should have a principal level pass at “A” level in two of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, or Mathematics.
(ii) Equivalent qualifications
Appropriate Diploma with passes at “O” level in two of the following subjects; Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Geography.

BSc. Environmental Studies Management stream
(i) Direct entrants
Candidates should have a principal level pass at “A” level in two of the following subjects; Geography, Economics, History. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology.
(ii) Equivalent Qualifications
Appropriate Diploma with passes at “O” level in two of the following subjects Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Economics, Mathematics

4)List of programmes and detailed programme contents which are offered by the department

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

BSc. PROGRAMME
Current, the BSc. Environmental Studies degree programme will eventually have two streams (pathways) which are: The Science stream and The Management stream
Students may choose from one of the two-degree pathways; the Environmental Studies (Science) and Environmental Studies (Management). The Science stream aims at the development of a rigorous science background from which to pursue a career as an environmental science professional. The Management stream examines the social-political, humanities, economic and cultural aspects of managing environmental problems. The BSc. Environmental Studies programme will be offered as a combination of core and optional courses.
The Environmental Studies programme (BSc) will consist of a minimum of 38 units (a unit is equivalent to 35 lecture hours or 70 hours of practicals) The programme takes 3 years but longer period, up to 5 years is permitted. The bachelors degree programme is delivered through distance mode which includes timed tests and annual exams.

PROGRAMME CONTENTS (BSc. PROGRAMME)