SBK Women's University

Department of Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Life Sciences

Department of Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Life Sciences

Biochemistry department was established in 2017 under the supervision of Ms. Fazeela Mandokhail. Department was started with four years BS and two years M. Sc programs in 2017. Many graduated students of M. Sc and BS are serving in renowned private and government sectors. In 2020 department has started M. Phil degree program. Currently, the Department is offering academic programs in discipline Medical Lab Technology (MLT) for the students at BS level.

Vision
The Environmental Sciences Department’s vision is to contribute to sustainable development, stewardship, and ecosystem well-being, focusing on research, education, and outreach to address climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource management.
Mission
The mission of the Environmental Sciences Department is to advance the understanding and protection of natural systems through innovative research, education, and community engagement. We are committed to preparing students to address complex environmental challenges by providing a rigorous, interdisciplinary education that blends scientific knowledge with real world solutions. The department’s primary goals are to undertake globally recognized research and provide high standard education in order to develop competent human resources for risk management and decision-making at the national and international levels.
Goals and objectives
The primary goals and objectives of the Environmental Sciences Department are
  • Provide students with interdisciplinary knowledge of ecological, biological, chemical, and physical processes affecting the environment.
  • Conduct cutting-edge research on environmental issues, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource management.
  • Promote sustainable practices through the integration of social, economic, and ecological perspectives.
  • Partner with communities to raise awareness and implement strategies for environmental conservation.
  • Equip students with practical skills for careers in environmental management, policy, conservation, and research.
  • Empower women in Balochistan through Environmental education that can significantly contribute to addressing the region’s environmental challenges, promoting sustainable development and societal transformation.
Degree programs offered
The Environmental Sciences Department at SBK Women’s University offers degree programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, providing students with opportunities to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS), MPhil, and PhD in Environmental Sciences.
  • BS Environmental Sciences 4 years program
  • MSc Environmental Sciences 4 years program
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Scheme of Program Study (BS)

Total Credit Hours Total Semesters Duration Theory Practical Total Marks
120-144
8
4 Years
110
29
4600
First Semester

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-1

 

English-I

(Functional English)

3(3+0)

100

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-2

 

Pakistan Studies

2(2+0)

50

3.

GEN. EDUCATION-3

 

Basic Maths (Quantitative Reasoning)

3(3+0)

100

4.

GEN. EDUCATION-4

 

Biology (Natural Sciences)

3(2+1)

100

5.

INTERDISCIPLINARY-1

621

Environmental Chemistry

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-1

600

Introduction to Environmental Sciences

3(3+0)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

17

550

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-5

 

English-II

(Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills)

3(3+0)

100

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-6

 

Statistics (Quantitative Reasoning)

3(3+0)

100

3.

GEN. EDUCATION-7

 

Islamic Studies/ Ethics

2(2+0)

50

4.

INTERDISCIPLINARY-2

601

Environmental Physics

3(2+1)

100

5.

MAJOR-2

671

Fundamentals of Ecology

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-3

660

Introduction to Earth Science

3(2+1)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

17

550

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-8

 

Introduction to Computer (ICT)

3(2+1)

100

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-9

—-

Social Sciences (Economics/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Political Science)

2(2+0)

50

3.

INTERDISCIPLINARY-3

612

Environmental Microbiology

3(2+1)

100

4.

MAJOR-4

622

Environmental Pollution

3(3+0)

100

5.

MAJOR-5

661

Climatology

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-6

631

Population and Environment

3(3+0)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

17

550

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-10

—

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

50

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-11

—-

Civics and Community Engagement

2(2+0)

50

3.

GEN. EDUCATION-12

—-

Arts and Humanities (Philosophy, History, Creative arts or Fine arts)

2(2+0)

50

4.

INTERDISCIPLINARY-4

633

Environmental Economics

3(3+0)

100

5.

MAJOR-7

632

Environmental Profile of Pakistan

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-8

672

Applied Ecology

3(3+0)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

450

S.No

 

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

MAJOR-9

623

Environmental Toxicology

3(2+1)

100

2.

MAJOR-10

642

Water Resource Management

3(2+1)

100

3.

MAJOR-11

613

Biodiversity & Conservation

3(2+1)

100

4.

MAJOR-12

641

Environmental Management Systems

3(2+1)

100

5.

MAJOR-13

625

Analytical Techniques in Environmental Science

3 (2+1)

100

6.

MAJOR-14

640

Solid Waste Management

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

500

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

MAJOR-15

653

GIS & RS

3(2+1)

100

2.

MAJOR-16

626

Environmental Monitoring

3(2+1)

100

3.

MAJOR-17

645

Disaster Risk Management

3(3+0)

100

4.

MAJOR-18

644

Natural Resource Management

3(3+0)

100

5.

MAJOR-19

624

Soil and Environment

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-20

647

Energy and Environment

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

500

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

MAJOR-21

663

Climate Change

3(3+0)

100

2.

MAJOR-22

648

Environmental Impact Assessment

3(2+1)

100

3.

MAJOR-23

602

Research methods in Environmental Science

3(3+0)

100

4.

MAJOR-24

643

Urban Planning

 

100

5.

Internship

680

 

3

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

500

 

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

MAJOR-25

673

Hydrology

3(3+0)

100

2.

MAJOR-26

614

Public Health and Environment

3(3+0)

100

3.

MAJOR-27

627

Pollution Control Technologies

3(2+1)

100

4.

MAJOR-28

646

Environmental Governance

3(3+0)

100

5.

Capstone Project

681

 

3

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

500

Scheme of Program Study

Scheme of Program Study (MSc)

  • Year-I (Semester I &II) = 24 Credit hours Course work (includes 2 Core and 6 Elective Subjects)
  • Year-II (Semester III & IV) = 06 Credit HoursResearch and Thesis
Total Credit Hours Total Semesters Duration
60- 72
4
2 Years
First Semester

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-1

 

English-I

(Functional English)

3(3+0)

100

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-2

 

Pakistan Studies

2(2+0)

50

3.

GEN. EDUCATION-3

 

Basic Maths (Quantitative Reasoning)

3(3+0)

100

4.

GEN. EDUCATION-4

 

Biology (Natural Sciences)

3(2+1)

100

5.

MAJOR-1

500

Introduction to Environmental Sciences

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-2

513

Biodiversity & Conservation

3(2+1)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

17

550

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-5

 

English-II

(Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills)

3(3+0)

100

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-6

 

Statistics (Quantitative Reasoning)

3(3+0)

100

3.

GEN. EDUCATION-7

 

Islamic Studies/ Ethics

2(2+0)

50

4.

MAJOR-3

560

Introduction to Earth Sciences

3(2+1)

100

5.

MAJOR-4

571

Fundamentals of Ecology

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-5

544

Natural Resource Management

3(3+0)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

17

550

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-8

 

Introduction to Computer (ICT)

3(2+1)

100

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-9

 

Social Sciences (Economics/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Political Science)

2(2+0)

50

3.

MAJOR-6

522

Environmental Pollution

3(3+0)

100

4.

MAJOR-7

561

Climatology

3(3+0)

100

5.

MAJOR-8

531

Population and Environment

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-9

641

EMS

3(3+0)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

17

550

S.No

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

1.

GEN. EDUCATION-10

 

Entrepreneurship

2(2+0)

50

2.

GEN. EDUCATION-11

 

Civics and Community Engagement

2(2+0)

50

3.

GEN. EDUCATION-12

 

Arts and Humanities (Philosophy, History, Creative arts or Fine arts)

2(2+0)

50

4.

MAJOR-10

532

Environmental Profile of Pakistan

3(3+0)

100

5.

MAJOR-11

572

Applied Ecology

3(3+0)

100

6.

MAJOR-12

545

Disaster Risk Management

3(3+0)

100

 

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

450

Scheme of Program Study

Areas of Specialization offered in Environmental Sciences

  • Geoscience
  • Geospatial analytics
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Soil Sciences
  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Social Sciences

Job and Carrier opportunities

With a degree in Environmental Sciences, graduates can explore various career opportunities in Pakistan across multiple sectors:

  • Education and Research institution (Assistant Professors or Lecturers)
  • Government and Public Sector (Environmental Protection Departments/ Ministry of climate change and environment coordination).
  • Corporate Sector (Environmental Health and Safety Specialists and sustainable officers in ministry of planning and development and special initiatives).
  • NGOs and International Organizations (Project Coordinators or Specialists in NGOs like WWF Pakistan or international bodies like UNDP and UNICEF).
  • Consultancy and Freelance Opportunities (Environmental Consultants).

Entrepreneurship (Eco-tourism, Recycling, Sustainable agriculture, or renewable energy).

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