Study programme - BSc Environmental Sciences
The bachelor's programme in Environmental Sciences is a three-year programme, and includes 180 ECTS credits (60 credits per year). The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is an international system in which each credit represents around 28 hours of study. The Wageningen University & Research academic year is divided into six teaching periods. Usually the first six weeks of each period are devoted to classes and practicums; the seventh week is for private study, to prepare for the exams that are given in week 8. Students take two subjects per teaching period; one morning subject, and one afternoon subject.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
During the third year you gain more extensive knowledge in your specialisation, which you can apply in your individual thesis. The other semester is available for elective courses at Wageningen University & Research or at another university in the Netherlands or abroad.
Minor
Teaching methods
The study consists of:
- Lectures: a teacher explains the subject matter to the class;
- Tutorials and group work: you do an assignment with a project group;
- Practicals: you do experiments in a laboratory or practical room. With computer practicals you do experiments in a virtual environment;
- Fieldwork: go out for practical assignments at home or abroad;
- Self-study: self-study is included in your schedule, but you can also plant it outside of it.