Maintaining both the quality of life and a clean and healthy environment is now a major concern of Government, employers, non-governmental organisations and citizens. The EU now has a very comprehensive environmental policy, and as a Member State, Ireland is obliged to act in accordance with this policy. More stringent environmental requirements are being placed on industry and community in areas such as energy usage, waste minimisation, waste management, recycling, water and air quality. Consequently, there is a strong demand for graduates with a scientific understanding of environmental and health and safety issues, together with a full knowledge of technological and management methods available to help improve the quality of our environment. What makes Environmental Science at the University of Limerick distinctive is its relevance to industry and business, through a focus on environmental technology, environmental management and health & safety in the workplace. You will be provided with a strong foundation in biology, chemistry and ecology, and with an indepth knowledge in environmental technology, environmental management, conservation and waste management.

Careers open to you with a degree in Environmental Science include; Environmental Officer Environmental Laboratory Scientist Environmental Consultant Environmental Auditor Water Conservation Officer Water Quality Scientist A demand exists for B.Sc. Environmental Science graduates in industry, state agencies, consultancy companies and local authorities. These environmental professional positions entail, for example, managing waste, implementing environmental management systems, developing new and cleaner technologies, monitoring pollutant levels, environmental impact assessment in relation to new developments and management of health & safety in the work environment. There are smaller numbers of jobs available in conservation. UL graduates are employed in areas such as; Chemical & Biotechnology industry Energy generation Electronics manufacture Environmental Protection industries Transport Sector Construction / Mining industries Environmental Consultancy companies Local Authorities Environmental Protection Agency