Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management (BSc. ESM) degree program is an exceptional Undergraduate program developed in the Department of Environment and Natural Resource Management (DENM), Faculty of Agriculture and Environment (FAE), Gulu University. The DENM is one of the six (6) departments in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment of Gulu University. The Department was founded in response to the growing need of natural resources and environment managers to provide solutions to the challenges of environmental degradation and sustainable development.
The major environmental problems in the country, like elsewhere in the Afro-tropics include amongst others; climate change, forest & wetland encroachment, forest & wetland degradation, deforestation, wetland destruction, poor waste management, water and air pollution, and loss of biodiversity. These problems are expected to escalate with Uganda’s worrying population growth rate of 3.5%, cited as one of the highest in the world.
In response to the country’s deteriorating environment, the government established the National Environment Policy for Uganda 1994, which mandates higher institutions of learning to provide comprehensive training in environmental management. Such training should cover areas not handled by the traditional biophysical science subjects. These include, amongst others; Environmental Resource Economics, Environmental Planning, Environmental Law and Policy, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Information Systems, Environmental Engineering, Land Use Planning and Plantation Silviculture. By starting this course, Gulu University is fulfilling its mandate as provided for in that policy.
Overview
| Code | GEM |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Study time | Weekday |
| Intake | August |
Entry Requirements
Principal passes in any two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Foods and Nutrition, Physics and Mathematics obtained at the same sitting.
Direct Entry
Candidates through this avenue must have:
Obtained a principal pass in any two of the following; Chemistry, Biology, or Geography at Advanced Level obtained at the same sitting.
The Advanced level subjects shall be weighted according to whether they are Essential, Relevant or Desirable. For purposes of computing entry points, the Advanced level subjects shall be weighted and grouped as below:-
| Essential | 3.0 | Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Physics |
| Relevant | 2.0 | Mathematics, Agriculture, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Physics |
| Desirable | 1.0 | General Paper & Sub-mathematics or Sub-Computer |
Mature Age Entry Scheme
Admission may be granted under the mature age entry scheme after passing the appropriate Mature Age Entry Examination.
Diploma Entry Scheme
Admission may be granted if a candidate possesses a Diploma or its equivalent of at least a Second Class standing or equivalent in forestry, agriculture, animal husbandry, crop husbandry, veterinary, beekeeping, Foods & Nutrition, Environmental Health, fisheries or other related disciplines, from recognized institutions.
Fees Structure
| Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) |
|---|---|
| 1,050,000 | 2,625,000 |