Entry Requirements

Description
At least 5 subjects with grades 1 and 11 prior to 1998 or 111 from 1998 at the CSEC (General Proficiency Examinations) or GCE 'O-Level' grades A-C. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and two Science subjects (one of which must be Chemistry).Integrated Science is not considered as a Science subject for this programme.
Mature applicants (a minimum of 26 years of age) who do not possess these qualifications may be considered for admission provided they have a good general education, creditable work experience in the field and a passing grade at the University of Guyana's Entrance Examination. The Faculty will consider each application on its merit.
Any other qualifications deemed acceptable by the Faculty.

Courses

First Year
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV1102 Environment and Development in Guyana and the Caribbean 3
MTH1101 Algebra 4
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I 1
BIO1100 Laboratory and Field Biology I 1
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry 3
BIO1102 Introduction to the Biology and Ecology of Living Organisms 3
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese course
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
CHM1207 Laboratory II - Introduction to Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 1
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4
GEO1206 Foundations of Physical Geography 3
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this slot to register for Chinese course
CHM1206 Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 3
ENV1201 Tropical Ecology and Environmental Systems 3
CHM1205 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
BIO2106 Biology of Plants 3
GEO2109 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 This course replaces GEO2108 with effect from Academic Year 2018/2019
GEO2108 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3
BIO2108 Laboratory & Field Biology - Molecular & Cell Biology 1 BIO2108 replaces BIO2100 for all Cross Faculties with effect from academic year 2018/2019
PHY1191 Physics Laboratory I 1
BIO2100 Laboratory and Field Biology III 1
MST1102 Introduction to Statistics 4 This course replaces MST1101 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019.
MST1101 Basic Statistics 4
PHY1104 Fundamentals of Physics 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
AGR2203 Fundamentals of Soil Science 4
ENV2204 Energy and the Environment 3
GEM2208 Environmental Geology 4
MTH1202 Calculus I 4
ENV2205 Introduction to Environmental Technology 3
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW3102 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list SSC4101, ENV3107, GEO3111, CIV3101, SSC4103, FOR2104, FOR3103, FOR3105.
ENV3108 Environmental Chemistry I 3
WWW3101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list SSC4101, ENV3107, GEO3111, CIV3101, SSC4103, FOR2104, FOR3103, FOR3105.
ENV3111 Introduction to Environmental Modelling 1 3
ENV3109 Environmental Toxicology 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV3209 Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving 4
YYY3202 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list GEO3209, ENV3210, ENV3207, ENV3208, ENV3206, GEO3208, SSC4203, FOR2203.
ENV3205 Research Methods 4
GEO3206 Fundamentals of Climate Change 3
YYY3201 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose 2 Electives from the list GEO3209, ENV3210, ENV3207, ENV3208, ENV3206, GEO3208, SSC4203, FOR2203.
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV3300 Internship 4
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
ENV4105 Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment 4
ENV3105 Introduction to Environmental Policy and Governance 3
GEO4108 Natural Hazards and Disaster Management 3
ENV4106 Research Project 6
WWW4101 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW4202 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
BIO4202 Coastal Zone Management 4
BIO4215 Coastal Zone Management 3 This course replaces BIO4202 with effect from academic year 2019/2020.
WWW4201 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3 Please select an elective after consultation with your Head of Department
ENV4202 Research Project 6 This course is no longer needed. It has been replaced by electives. Approved at the Academic Board on February 9, 2021.

Contact Us

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    Greater Georgetown
    Guyana
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  • admissions@uog.edu.gy