Admission and graduation profile

Admission profile

Since no specific prior training is required, students can be admitted to the Degree in Environmental Sciences at the University of La Laguna if they meet the general access requirements established by law. However, it is highly recommended to have acquired prior training, in addition to biology and geology, in other basic subjects such as physics, chemistry and mathematics. Likewise, students must have basic knowledge of English and computing. On the other hand, the following are desirable qualities for future students of the proposed degree:

• Concern and curiosity about the environment and its problems
• Interest in both science and other disciplines related to the environment
• Capacity for effort and group work
• Reasoning ability and critical spirit

Graduation profile

Graduates of the Environmental Sciences program have an interdisciplinary education that allows them to enter various fields of work.

The various graduation profiles based on job placement are described below:

Profile 1: Environmental Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment and Consulting: Conducting environmental impact studies and risk assessments.

Natural Risk Assessment: Analysis and management of risks associated with natural disasters.

Profile 2: Natural Resources Management

Biodiversity Conservation: Ecosystem conservation and restoration projects.

Management of Protected Natural Areas: Be part of the management teams of national parks and protected areas.

Profile 3: Technology and Environmental Management

Environmental Technology: Development and implementation of technologies for pollution management.

Waste Management: Development and implementation of waste management systems.

Profile 4: Environmental Management in Companies and Institutions

Environmental Management Systems: Implementation of environmental management systems in companies according to international standards, such as ISO regulations.

Environmental Audits: Conducting audits for public and private companies.

Profile 5: Environmental Education and Awareness

Environmental Education: Development of educational programs and awareness campaigns.

Environmental Communication: Production of content for media and digital platforms related to sustainability.

Profile 6: Research and Development

Scientific Research: Conducting research at universities or research centers.

Profile 7: Environmental Policies and Governance

Citizen Participation and Governance: Promote participatory and environmental governance processes, as well as the development of environmental policies at the local, national or international level.

Profile 8: Environmental Consulting and Advisory

Environmental Consulting: Advising companies and institutions on the implementation of sustainable practices. In turn, evaluation and mitigation of impacts through the development of strategies with lower environmental impact.

Profile 9: Water Resources Management

Water Resources Planning and Management: Development of sustainable water management projects in urban, agricultural and industrial sectors.

Wastewater Treatment: Implementation of wastewater treatment systems.