M.Sc. (Hons.) (Environmental Science)
Master of Science (Hons.) in Environmental Science

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M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Science or Master of Science (Hons.) in Environmental Science is a postgraduate Environmental Science course. Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences, (including but not limited to Ecology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Soil Science, Geology, Atmospheric Science and Geography) to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Environmental science provides an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. Subjects usually studied under this degree are environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology, computational methods, water supply management, waste water management, municipal water treatment, industrial water treatment, applied statistics for Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Industrial Pollution Prevention, Air Pollution Control, Solid and hazardous waste management, remote sensing and GIS application, ecological engineering, environmental biotechnology etc.

M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Science Eligibility

• B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) / B.V.Sc. / or B.Sc. (Home Sci.) or B.Tech. Environmental Science & Technology / Environmental Studies or B.Sc. (Ag.) / Hort. / Sericulture / Forestry or B.Sc.(CABM) or B.F.Sc. of 4 yrs with 60% or equivalent CGPA.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Science Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Science College

• Guru Nanak Dev University

M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Science Course Suitability

• The course is suitable to equip professionals with the necessary capacities, by offering a systems approach, which investigates subsystems and their interactions at global, regional and local scale, without losing sight of the overall picture.
• The programme provides professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute, directly or indirectly, to the conservation and prudent use of natural resources for the benefit of society.
• Candidates who wish to specialise in areas of earth science, investigating geological hazards and associated risk abatement technologies or alternatively, focus on flood forecasting software and novel passive sampler technology for measuring water pollution are good suit for.
• It is suitable for those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions.

How is M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Science Course Beneficial?

• Those who want to develop skills in statistics and computing are good suit for it.
• Graduates will typically find themselves working for consultancies, government organisations or going onto study for a PhD.
• The course teaches them research and problem-solving skills; competence in developing arguments from scientific, ethical and philosophical perspectives; ability to plan and manage projects.
• Studying at postgraduate level enhances students’ employability by increasing their research skills, specialist knowledge and communication skills.
• They can also join schools and colleges after passing Master degree and go for further research studies.

M.Sc. (Hons.) Environmental Science Job Types

• Wildlife Film - Maker
• Environment Photographer
• Environment Journalist
• Forest Carbon Specialist
• Research Assistant
• Director - Waste Management
• Lecturer & Professor
• Research Fellow
• Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeller
• Senior Programme Officer
• Environmental Technician
• Product Manager - Environmental Health & Safety

Advance Courses in Environmental Science

• M.Phil. (Environmental Sciences)
• Ph.D. (Environmental Science)