MSc Environmental Science & Technology

Master of Science in Environmental Science & Technology

M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) or Master of Science in Environmental Science and Technology is a Post-Graduate Environmental Science course. Environmental Science and Technology is intended for mid-career professionals with an interest in environmental sciences and in maintaining environmental integrity in relation to human development. 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. The course is career-orienting in nature that opens many opportunities for the candidates after its successful passing.

M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have passed their Graduation degrees such as a Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering / Bachelor of Science in Home Science / Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Science & Technology / Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Studies / Bachelor of Science in Agriculture / Bachelor of Science in Horticulture / Bachelor of Science in Sericulture / Bachelor of Science in Forestry / Bachelor of Science in Commercial Agriculture and Business Management / Bachelor of Veterinary Science / Bachelor of Fisheries Science of 4 yrs or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in their Bachelor's.

M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) Syllabus

Syllabus of Environmental Science & Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) Colleges

• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad
• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai
• Uttaranchal College of Science and Technology (UCST), Dehradun

M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) Course Suitability

• They should be proficient in statistics and computation.
• Candidates who want to concentrate in earth science, such as exploring geological risks and related risk abatement technologies, or who want to focus on flood predicting software and unique passive sampler technology for monitoring water pollution, are also eligible.
• They should also be capable of conducting research and problem solving, as well as constructing arguments from scientific, ethical, and philosophical viewpoints.
• They should be able to obtain, analyze, and explain complicated technical data to others; they should be able to operate in a variety of situations, which they should have gained from fieldwork experience.

How is the M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can work for consultancies and government agencies, or pursue a Ph.D.
• The course is valuable because it provides professionals with the essential skills by utilizing a systems approach that explores subsystems and their interactions on a global, regional, and local scale while keeping the big picture in mind.
• The curriculum equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the protection and sensible use of natural resources for the benefit of society, either directly or indirectly.
• After completing the Master's degree program, individuals can pursue additional research studies or enter the teaching area.

M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) Employment Areas

• Colleges and Universities
• Environment Monitoring Boards
• National Zoological Parks
• Research Centers

M.Sc (Environmental Science and Technology) Job Types

• Environmental Specialist / Environmental Scientist
• Field Assistant
• Professor / Assistant Professor
• Project Associate / Research Associate (Trainee)