BSc (Hons.) Natural Hazard Management (Combined)

The Natural Hazard Management BSc (Hons) Combined Honours at the University of Chester is a comprehensive program, specially designed to combine the scientific approach with contents related to human aspects of disaster management. The course examines the causes, effects and responses to all types of hazards, both biological and geological. Students can explore concepts ranging from earthquake seismology to volcanic eruptions, flooding to climate change.Course Content: The program comprises theoretical learning, examination of case studies, field work in the UK and Spain, and the completion of a dissertation or research project on a related aspect of their choice. The curriculum includes understanding the causes of hazards, examining global hazard events and their consequences, investigating hazard management strategies, and critically evaluating the effectiveness of these strategies.Key Modules: Some of the main modules include Introduction to Geological and Biological Hazards, Understanding Earthquakes, Volcanic Processes, Flooding and Climate Change, Global Issues in Natural Hazards, and Research Skills.Accreditations: There isn't any accreditation information available on the course page.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can pursue a wide range of careers in a variety of sectors such as Risk Assessment, Contingency Planning, Insurance, Local Government, Utilities Companies, Academia, and a range of roles within the Environment Agency and similar organizations both in the UK and globally.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.