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Top Reasons To Join The

WITH NTU AND NUS TAKING THE LEAD IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES,

Meet like-minded people
4 who are passionate about
the environmental cause!
As a student pursuing a degree in
environmental studies, you will be surrounded
by coursemates who are passionate about
the environmental cause. At NUS, the BES
student committee organises various events,
such as the International Coastal Cleanup and
NUS BES Students on an overseas fi eld trip held in Bohol, Philippines engagement sessions with environmental
Photo Credits: Evangelista Wan experts, nature photographers as well as BES
alumni who are working in environmental
organisations. The NUS BES Drongos is a
Environmental Studies better educate the public and companies to nature guiding group that conducts guided
1 expands your knowledge make informed decisions on their actions. You walks for the public at MacRitchie Reservoir
will also gain marketable, relevant skills to
and broadens your perspective. contribute to sustainability in Singapore and Park. Through such guided walks, the
public is introduced to the local biodiversity
Environmental problems are challenges the region. and ecological systems in Singapore. Your
involving multiple stakeholders. Recognising coursemates may also be involved with other
this, the NUS Bachelor of Environmental You will be offered environmental advocacy outside campus, to
Studies (BES) programme administered by which you may be interested in contributing.
the Department of Biological Sciences and the 3 multiple opportunities to You will defi nitely be able to learn more from
Department of Geography combines science participate in fi eld courses each other and expand your network in this
disciplines from a diverse range of areas whilst overseas and experience close-knit community.
helping to nurture students’ passion for the
environment and conservation. You will get a nature
broad base of foundational modules that will Environmental issues are global and As an Environmental
open your eyes to the diverse and complex interconnected. The NUS BES programme 5 Studies graduate, you
challenges facing the Earth. You will read a strives to create regional advocates for the will be prepared for graduate
variety of modules offered by the different environment. Students are encouraged
departments in NUS, such as environmental to look outside Singapore and learn more school and a wide range of
law, public health, and environmental about the conservation and management career opportunities.
economics. This will enable you to identify, of the environment and ecosystems in other Environmental Studies graduates are sought
analyse and solve environmental challenges countries. At NUS, students can expect to after by employers as they are well trained
effectively. gain exposure through overseas fi eld trips to to think broadly and deeply, and are able to
gain fi rst-hand knowledge of the challenges identify, analyse and come up with solutions
Environmental Studies is and solutions in a developing country setting, to address environmental issues effectively.
2 relevant. and also engage with local conservationists Graduates of this course obtain employment
via talks and panel discussions. Through
People and companies are increasingly aware such exposure, you will understand how in a variety of fi elds, including environmental
organisations, public administration, private
of the environmental crisis we are facing environmental challenges affect local environmental consulting fi rms or NGOs.
and are putting in more effort to be more communities, how conservation is done on the Many students also gain experience as
sustainable in their practices. The United ground and the various geographical, political researchers attached to universities, or
Nations has developed the Sustainable and socioeconomic factors that infl uence the enter graduate school to pursue research or
Development Goals, and governments around success of conservation initiatives. academia as a career.
the world are drafting tighter environmental
laws and regulations. Being an Environmental
Studies student, you will be well informed
and knowledgeable about environmental
and sustainability issues and will be able to

NUS offers the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) as a 4-year direct Honours degree programme, with a specialisation in Environmental
Biology or Environmental Geography. More information can be found at envstudies.nus.edu.sg.