Program Details
The world market for environmental technology is, according to OECD, one of the world’s most rapidly growing branches of trade. The Bachelor’s Programme in Ecotechnology combines and integrates knowledge from natural, social and engineering sciences. The
- Location:
- Ostersund, Sweden
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Bachelor
- Specialty:
- Environmental Science
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- The teaching is problem oriented and often contains thematic studies. Theory and practice are mixed in the courses. The programme starts with field studies in a beautiful mountainous area not far from campus. During the first year you will work with thematic studies in Environmental Science and Technology. To make an individual specialisation of the programme the second year contains one semester of optional courses. You finish your Bachelor’s studies in Environmental Science by writing an individual thesis, which is often carried out in cooperation with a company, an organisation or an official authority such as the municipality or the county administration.
The world market for environmental technology is, according to OECD, one of the world’s most rapidly growing branches of trade. The Bachelor’s Programme in Ecotechnology combines and integrates knowledge from natural, social and engineering sciences. The objective is to give a broad understanding of how to avoid and prevent environmental problems. You will get a deep insight into global, regional and local problems related to the environment and the use of natural resources by human society. You will also develop skills and entrepreneurship which makes you well prepared to take care of today’s and tomorrow’s environmental challenges. Previous students emphasise the benefits of the special teaching methods of the programme. They explain how it has provided opportunities for individual development and given room for creativity.
120 higher education credits (120 ECTS).
- Setting Description:
- Mid Sweden University has three campuses, Härnösand, Sundsvall and Östersund, with approximately 15 000 students. We offer a wide range of course programmes within the social sciences, behavioural sciences, media, nursing, teachers´ education, information technology, natural sciences, technology, and languages as well as other subjects within the humanities.
- Cost:
- No tuition fee for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens