BSc in Environmental Engineering
Program Overview
NOVA School of Science and Technology's Environmental Engineering program combines engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences to equip students with the skills to identify and implement sustainable solutions. The program emphasizes holistic training, analytical thinking, innovation, and collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in consulting, auditing, industry, public organizations, and international organizations. Accredited by A3ES, FEANI, and EUR-ACE, the program ensures graduates meet the highest professional standards.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Programme by NOVA School of Science and Technology has been a pioneer for over 40 years, combining basic engineering skills (mathematics and computing) with natural sciences (such as physics, chemistry, biology and ecology) and social sciences, integrating technological, ecological, economic, and social issues. This Undergraduate Programme will help identify, implement, and manage innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. The focus is on holistic training and systemic thinking, analytical skills, innovation, and collaborative models. The goal of Environmental Engineering is to provide solutions for economic and social activities aligned with the sustainable development.
Outline:
Foundation Year
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Technical English
- The Portuguese Experience (two modules)
- Portuguese Language
- Portuguese Life Style
- Introduction to Project Development
Year 1
- Mathematical Analysis I
- Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry
- Chemistry A Q Semester 1
- Physics I A F Semester 1
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
- Soft Skills of Science and Technology
- Mathematical Analysis II
- Environmental Biochemistry A
- Physics II
- Biology
- Geology
- Mathematical Analysis III
- Climate and Climate Change
- General Ecology
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Society, Sustainability and Digital Transformation
- Aquatic Monitoring and Basics of Environmental Chemistry
- Aquatic Ecology
- General Hydraulics
- Processes in Industry and Energy
- Socio-Environmental Analysis and Methods
- Creative Project I
- Unrestricted Elective A
Year 3
- Hydrology
- Water Pollution
- Modelling Environmental Systems
- Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health
- Integrated Waste Management
- Air Quality and Noise Management
- Sustainable Cities
- Urban Water Supply Systems
- Urban Wastewater Systems
- Sustainable Planning
- Soil Science and Soil Pollution
- Environmental Economics
- Creative Project II
- Opportunities Program Optional
- Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programme
Careers:
The interdisciplinary nature of the Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering offers its graduates a unique profile for working on multiple interfaces, particularly useful for dealing with complex systems, and for exploring job opportunities in a wide range of professional contexts. The current high level and quality of employability of Environmental Engineering professionals, in the global market, will expand in view of the ecological transition that economies are starting to adopt. Professional opportunities in many fields include consulting, auditing or service and utilities companies, industry, public organizations such as municipalities or regional government, international organizations.
Other:
All programmes are in accreditation by: A3ES (Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education) and all Engineering programmes are recognized by the Portuguese Order of Engineers, FEANI (Federation of Professional Engineers that unites national engineering associations from 33 European Higher Education Area (EHEA) countries) and EUR-ACE (European Accredited Engineer).