Climate Science & Environmental Sustainability Education at UMS
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is committed to nurturing environmental stewardship and sustainability through a wide range of academic programs. Our officially recognised courses and accredited degree programs equip students with the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to address pressing environmental challenges.

1) Officially accredited degree programs

UMS offers a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) under the accredited program UH6422001, which provides a comprehensive education in environmental science, climate systems, sustainability strategies, and conservation management.
2) Courses with Officially Recognised Credits

UMS offers various credit-bearing courses that directly address climate science, environmental systems, sustainability, and related legal, ethical, and ecological issues as follows:

Meteorology & Climate Change (2 credit hours)
Introduces atmospheric processes and climate systems with a focus on global climate change. 
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Plant Physiology (3 credit hours)
Examines plant functions related to environmental responses and ecological sustainability.
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Environmental Law and Ethics (3 credit hours)
Explores legal frameworks and ethical principles surrounding environmental protection.
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Forest Hydrology (3 credit hours)
Focuses on water cycles in forest ecosystems and the impact of human activities.
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Biogeography (2 credit hours)
Studies the spatial distribution of species and ecosystems concerning environmental processes.
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Food Production Ecosystem (3 credit hours)
Addresses sustainable food systems and agroecological principles.
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Applied Environmental Health (3 credit hours)
Covers environmental factors affecting human health and sustainable public health responses.
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Evolutionary Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation (3 credit hours)
Focuses on biodiversity preservation and ecological dynamics.
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