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BSc EngineeringPEC OBE Level-II accredited134 Credit Hours

BSc Environmental Engineering

Department of Environmental Engineering • Faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering

BSc Environmental Engineering at UET Taxila is a four-year, 134-credit-hour degree accredited by PEC at OBE Level-II. It addresses water and air pollution control, solid waste management, renewable resource conservation and environmental impact assessments, preparing graduates for treatment plant design and sustainability roles.

Duration4 Years8 Semesters
AccreditationPECOBE Level-II
Total Credits134 CHTheory + Labs
Benchmark Merit53.071% (2024)Category A Open

What will I study in BSc Environmental Engineering at UET Taxila?

Addresses critical United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Graduates lead water filtration plant designs, industrial wastewater treatment, and carbon footprint reduction audits.

What is the scheme of studies (semester-wise course list) for BSc Environmental Engineering?

The prospectus prints the courses of all 8 semesters below, with a degree total of 134 credit hours. A course's lab is usually its own row, with its own credit hours.

Source: UET Taxila Undergraduate Prospectus 2025, “BSc Environmental Engineering” scheme of studies, printed pages 12-14 (PDF pages 27-29). Last verified: . Codes and titles are reproduced as printed, typing errors included.

Semester 1: 17 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-111Introduction to Environmental Engineering3
NS-112Environmental Chemistry2
NS-112-LEnvironmental Chemistry Lab1
MA-113Engineering Calculus3
CE-114Engineering Drawing1
CE-114-LEngineering Drawing Lab2
HU-115Applications of ICT2
HU-115-LApplications of ICT Lab1
HU-116Islamic Studies or Ethics2
Semester 2: 18 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-121Introduction to Microbiology3
CE-122Engineering Mechanics2
CE-122-LEngineering Mechanics (Lab)1
CE-123Surveying and Leveling2
CE-123-LSurveying and Leveling (Lab)1
MA-124Linear Algebra and Differential Equations3
HU-125Functional English3
EE-126Electrical Technology2
EE-126-LElectrical Technology (Lab)1
QT-101*Quran Translation-I (Imaniyat)**0
Semester 3: 16 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-211Environmental Microbiology2
EN-211-LEnvironmental Microbiology Lab1
CE-212Hydrology and Water Resource Management3
CE-213Soil Mechanics2
CE-213-LSoil Mechanics Lab1
HU-214Environment and Human Interaction2
MA-215Numerical Analysis3
HU-216Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2
Semester 4: 18 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-221Environmental Engineering Lab. Techniques1
EN-221-LEnvironmental Engineering Lab. Techniques Lab2
CE-222Fluid Mechanics2
CE-222-LFluid Mechanics Lab1
HU-223Expository Writing3
MD-224Thermodynamics2
MD-224-LThermodynamics Lab1
MA-225Probability and Statistics3
CS-226Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing2
CS-226-LIntroduction to Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing Lab1
QT-202Quran Translation-II (Ibadaat)0
Semester 5: 16 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-311Water Treatment and Design3
EN-311-LWater Treatment and Design (Lab)1
EN-312Cleaner Production Techniques3
MD-313Occupational Health and Safety1
EN-314Environmental Laws and Policies3
CS-315Applied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing2
CS-315-LApplied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing (Lab)1
MS-316Project Management2
-Community Service**0
Semester 6: 17 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-321Water Supply and Sewerage Network Design2
EN-321-LWater Supply and Sewerage Network Design Lab2
EN-322Environmental Impact Assessment and Management3
EN-323Wastewater Treatment and Design3
EN-323-LWastewater Treatment and Design Lab1
EN-324Environmental Impact of Transportation Systems2
HU-325Engineering Economics2
MS-326Quality, Health, Safety and Environment2
QT-303*Quran Translation-III (Muamlaat)0
Semester 7: 16 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-411Environmental Modeling3
EN-412Solid and Hazardous Waste Management3
EN-413Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation3
MS-414Entrepreneurship2
HU-415Civics and Community Engagement2
EN-416Final Year Design Project-I3
Semester 8: 16 credit hours
Course codeCourse titleCredit hours
EN-421Industrial Waste Management3
EN-422Air and Noise Pollution Control3
EN-422-LAir and Noise Pollution Control Lab1
EN-XXXDepth Elective2
ME-423Renewable Energy Resources2
HU-424Professional Ethics2
EN-425Final Year Design Project-II3
QT-404*Quran Translation-IV (Akhlaqiyat)**0

Notes on the printed scheme

  • * For Muslim students only
  • ** 6 weeks internship and other courses are non-credit mandatory courses

Which laboratories and research facilities do BSc Environmental Engineering students use?

Environmental Chemistry & Microbiology Lab
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Simulator
Air Pollution Monitoring & Noise Lab
Solid Waste Management Lab

What careers can BSc Environmental Engineering graduates pursue?

Environmental Consultant & EIA Specialist
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer
Sustainability Analyst

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Environmental Engineering recognized by PEC?
Yes, it is fully recognized and accredited by PEC under OBE Level-II.