Sciences de l'environnement

The emphases and subject areas in environmental science majors vary depending on the school. Each course combines interdisciplinary natural science subjects with engineering, social science or economics disciplines, where you weighting varies. However, environmental issues are always strongly interdisciplinary. Exciting subjects of study may include environmental law, environmental policy, environmental problems and environmental issues.

Depending on the field of study or type of school, the length of study differs. The bachelor's degree can be completed full-time or part-time model and usually lasts between 6-10 semesters. If you want to follow this up with a master's degree, this will take another 4 semesters.

A bachelor's or master's degree costs between 4,500 -8,000 francs, depending on the university and duration, and at a higher technical college between 10,000 - 50,000 francs, again depending on the course of education. The differences are shown to you here. 

Depending on the training institution- and location, different requirements are necessary to be accepted into the program. Environmental scientists must not shy away from contact with people and institutions and must be able to convince with good arguments and confident appearance. Interest in environmental issues and commitment is a prerequisite. An environmental science degree requires broad interests and the ability to think interdisciplinarily and creatively on environmental issues. 

Environmental scientists work in the fields of information, public services, business, and science and education. Since it is also about, for example, how visions for a viable, sustainable society are developed, how certain aspects of the environment are perceived, or how information about the environment is disseminated.

The salary: In Switzerland, as a scientist, a salary Between 67,000.- and 98,000 francs is possible, of course, this varies depending on the industry, degree and position. You can find potential employers here. 

Environmental science can be studied at universities of applied sciences, universities and higher technical colleges, among others. Environmental science as a major or minor is offered at UZH, ETH, FHNW or ZHAW, among others. 

Specific study programs such as Bachelor or Master at universities of applied sciences or universities in the field of environmental science in Switzerland including student experiences you will find below. Also you will find below a selection of students and alumni who will advise you online and free of charge regarding studies, education and career.