Bachelor of Environmental Science and Risk Management

The Graduate in Environmental Science and Risk Management has theoretical-practical knowledge in the broad spectrum of earth sciences and social sciences, which allows him to assess the environmental impact of any scenario and understand the processes involved in the conditions risk factors such as geological, meteorological, social, economic, technological, cultural and political factors. Likewise, he has the ability to know the mechanisms of the relationship between human activities and the environment, which allows him to exercise with critical judgment and social commitment the responsibilities to analyze the processes of natural phenomena that intervene in disasters. He is creative and humanistic, he faces and approaches an environmental, risk, or disaster process in a holistic manner and with professional ethics, improving the cost-benefit relationship of social development.

Work field

The Graduate in Environmental Science and Risk Management may practice the profession in the following areas:

• Government dependencies.
  • Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).
  • PROFEPA (Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection).
  • Health Secretary.
  • National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC).
  • National Center for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED).
  • Civil protection.
• Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX).
• Federal Electricity Commission (CFE).
• National Water Commission (CONAGUA).
• Educational institutions.
• Research Centers.
• Environmental impact study agencies.
• Insurance companies.
• Mining companies.
• banking institutions.
• Construction companies.

Admission profile

Desirable characteristics of the applicant:

• Aptitude for the scientific method.
• I like mathematics.
• Interest in reading.
• Comprehension of scientific texts in English.
• Teamwork capacity.
• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and interpretation.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use electronic equipment.
• Problem solving ability.
• Commitment and responsibility in their studies.
• Taste for field research work and adaptability to diverse environments.
• Willingness to carry out field studies for several consecutive days.
• Willingness to take classes at two university campuses based on the schedules required by the campus.
• Linguistic skills in the English language (PET1 or intermediate).

Acknowledgments

Level 1 of the Inter-institutional Committees for the Evaluation of Higher Education, AC (CIEES).
Validity: January 2021.

Curriculum

Costs and fees

The semester cost includes: registration (250 pesos), credential, student services and fee for workshops and laboratories. The latter varies depending on the requirements of each educational program.