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B.Sc. in Disaster Management

Course Overview:

The B.Sc. in Disaster Management equips students with skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. It covers risk assessment, emergency planning, crisis management, and recovery strategies, preparing graduates for roles in both public and private sectors.

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)

Average Fees:

INR 25,000 - INR 1,50,000 per year

Exams to Attend:

  • Some institutions require entrance exams such as CUET (Common University Entrance Test) or other university-specific exams.

  • Admission can also be based on merit depending on the 12th-grade scores.

Semester-wise Syllabus:

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Disaster Management

    • Concepts and Types of Disasters

    • Theoretical Framework of Disaster Management

  • Environmental Science

    • Ecosystems, Biodiversity, and Sustainability

    • Human Impact on the Environment

Semester 2:

  • Natural Disasters

    • Earthquakes, Floods, Cyclones, and Tsunamis

    • Landslides and Volcanic Eruptions

  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation

    • Vulnerability and Hazard Assessment

    • Early Warning Systems and Preparedness

Semester 3:

  • Disaster Response and Recovery

    • Relief, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction

    • Disaster Logistics and Coordination

  • Humanitarian Aid and International Policies

    • Humanitarian Assistance and International Guidelines

    • Global Governance in Disaster Response

Semester 4:

  • Technologies in Disaster Management

    • GIS, Remote Sensing, and Data Management

    • Use of Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction

  • Disaster Management Policies

    • National and International Disaster Policies

    • Legal Framework and Institutions

Semester 5:

  • Climate Change and Disaster Risk

    • Impact of Climate Change on Disasters

    • Adaptation and Resilience Building

  • Community-Based Disaster Risk Management

    • Participatory Approach and Capacity Building

    • Disaster Education and Community Involvement

Semester 6:

  • Disaster Management and Health

    • Health Impacts of Disasters

    • Medical Preparedness and Emergency Response

  • Research Project/Internship

    • Field Research, Case Studies, or Industry Internship

    • Disaster Management Research Project

Top 10 Ranking Institutions for B.Sc. in Disaster Management in India:

  1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

  2. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

  3. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi

  4. Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM), Gandhinagar

  5. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), New Delhi

  6. Pondicherry University, Puducherry

  7. Amity University, Noida

  8. University of Mumbai, Mumbai

  9. Osmania University, Hyderabad

  10. University of Madras, Chennai

Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Disaster Management in Kerala:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  2. Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur

  3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

  4. Calicut University, Calicut

  5. Kannur University, Kannur

  6. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

  7. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

  8. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

  9. Farook College, Kozhikode

  10. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram