Location
Breda
Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technologybachelor full-time programme
Climate, nature and biodiversity affect us all. With the Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology programme, you apply science to create a better world for tomorrow.
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What is Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology?
How can we tackle climate change, protect valuable ecosystems and improve air quality? In this programme, you learn to develop practical solutions by combining knowledge from natural sciences, management and technology. For example, you can research habitats of protected plants and animals, manage a company’s CO₂ emissions, produce bioplastic from wastewater or advise a municipality on climate adaptation.
Starting from year 1 you choose between project assignments that fit your passion: either nature-based solutions, or innovative technology. These choices help you shape your development around your strengths and ambitions.
You study in an international environment. This is reflected in the content of projects, assignments and the internships abroad. But also in the collaboration with students and lecturers of different nationalities. We have an international classroom, with 50% of the students coming from other countries.
Gain career-focused experience through real-client projects, international field trips and 2 work placements. You graduate with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, preparing you to work in a range of fields or continue your studies with a master’s degree.
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Programme structure Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology
ESSET is a versatile and practical study programme. Starting from year 1 you choose between projects focussing on biology and nature-based solutions, or chemistry and innovative technology. In class activities you focus on developing your skills. We offer options to make choices in year 2 (choice modules) and year 4 (minor programme) to develop your personal profile. In year 3 you choose between 2 semester programmes: Sustainable Technology and Management or Nature Based Solutions.
In the first year, you will be challenged with relevant themes such as climate change and plastic pollution. In 4 quarters, you will work on these themes and various real-world assignments, combining theory and practice. You will also conduct experiments in the lab, do field research in nature and process environmental data with mathematical models. You will also work on your communication and intercultural skills, and discover your strengths under the guidance of a personal coach.
Important themes:
- Environmental chemistry
- Laboratory skills
- Microbiology
- Sustainable energy
- Ecology
In the second year of ESSET, you will deepen and broaden your knowledge and skills. You will work on sustainable products, circular economy and nature-based solutions. You will have the opportunity to specialise further with modules in sustainable technology or ecosystem management, or you can follow modules taught together with other programmes within Avans. This freedom of choice allows you to connect to what motivates you and what you want to become good at.
Important themes:
- Advisory skills
- Lifecycle analysis
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental technology
- Geographic Information Systems
In the third year you do an internship and you can choose between 2 semester programmes: Sustainable Technology and Management or Nature Based Solutions.
Internships vary from working for an environmental consultancy to doing research at an institute. You are in the lead when finding and selecting an appropriate internship opportunity.
Important activities:
- Internship
- Sustainable Technology and Management
- Nature based solutions
In your fourth year, you can take a minor (exchange programme) offered by Avans, for example on water cycles, biobased technology or disruptive events. Or at our partner universities. This allows you to pursue new or interdisciplinary topics and further enrich your professional competencies. During the second half of the year you will complete a graduation assignment within a company, agency or organisation. You can choose between the graduation projects we have available or find one yourself.
Important activities:
- Exchange programme Avans or partner university (interdisciplinary)
- Graduation assignment
Location of your programme
Breda
Lovensdijkstraat 61-63
4818 AJ Breda
Tel: +31 88 - 525 75 00
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