How do climate change and biodiversity loss shape our future? How can we analyse complex environmental systems and develop sustainable solutions? And how do scientific data help us understand and protect our natural resources?

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Environmental Sciences offers an interdisciplinary education with a strong focus on the natural sciences. You gain a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics and ecology, enabling you to understand environmental systems and processes from multiple perspectives. At the same time, you develop analytical, statistical and digital skills that are essential for scientific work.

From the very beginning, theory and practice are closely linked. Fieldwork, laboratory courses and application-oriented projects allow you to apply experimental and empirical methods to real-world challenges. In the first semesters, you build broad fundamental knowledge, which you later deepen through current topics such as climate science, hydrology and life cycle assessment.

As your studies progress, the focus shifts towards data analysis, modelling and environmental monitoring. You learn to apply research methods, evaluate data systematically, conduct literature research and write scientific reports. You analyse environmental interrelationships, assess human impacts on ecosystems and develop well-founded arguments for resource and nature conservation.

Composition of the Degree Programme:

The study programme requires approximately 40 hours of workload per week, including preparation and follow-up. The programme is organized in modules (courses). Each module comprises four semester hours per week and is completed with a final examination.

In the first four semesters, students build up their knowledge base in a total of 20 mandatory modules (core modules). Having completed the core modules, the students are well equipped with a solid scientific education and ready to deepen their knowledge in specific research areas. By individually choosing their 8 optional modules (profile modules) from a diverse range of study areas, students shape their individual competence profile.

The programme offers a voluntary work placement that enables our students to gain an initial insight into the various areas of professional activity in which they hope to pursue in the future. The work placement also enables them to collect hands-on professional experience and establish contacts with potential employers. The variety of contacts that our faculty possesses allows us to provide expert support to students seeking a work placement. 

In the final semester the students work on their Bachelor's thesis, demonstrating their ability to independently address a well-defined task within a given timeframe using established scientific methods.

Career Options:

Graduates of the B.Sc. Environmental Sciences have a solid background in natural sciences with a focus on quantitative analysis and environmental modelling. Their knowledge of ecology, biology, soil science, environmental chemistry and climate sciences qualifies them for positions in 

• the environmental and agricultural sector,
• government agencies and administrations, 
• corporate environmental and sustainability management, 
• quality assurance,
• and international environmental organisations. 

The programme’s practical and analytical orientation enables direct entry into science-related professional fields or provides an excellent basis for further Master’s studies.