OVERVIEW

Master of Science in Environmental Science

The Master of Science in Environmental Sciences [MSc in Env. Sc.] is a programme of study developed in recognition of the importance of environmental concerns in today’s world.The programme aims to provide academic knowledge and training needed to tackle environmental problems through a multi-disciplinary approach. The MSc (Env.Sci) programme involves courses from four faculties (Natural Sciences, Engineering Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences & Education) of the OUSL. This represents the multi -disciplinary nature of the programme. It is a 60 credit programme, made up of 30 credits at Level 9 and 30 credits at Level 10 (credit rating is the expression used in the OUSL to denote the “academic value” of a course).

Programme Structure
Year 1

1. Environmental Law (LLP9501)
2. Environmental Economics and Management (DSP9502)
3. Environmental Pollution (BYP9503)
4. Environment, Society and Development (MHP9504)
5. Understanding the Environment (ZYP9505)
6. Environmental Policy Planning and Assessment (ZYP9506)

Year 2
Research Project (ZYPAF01) + Three Elective Courses
Elective Courses

1. Biodiversity Conservation and Management (ZYPA602)
2. Protected Area Planning and Management (ZYPA303)
3. Climate Change (ZYPA604)
4. Environmental Communication and Education (STPA305)
5. Aquatic Resources and their Management (ZYPA606)
6. Philosophy of Science (MHPA307)
7. Cleaner Production (PHPA309)
8. Eco-toxicology and Pollution Management (CYPA610)
9. Environmental Geology and Health (PHPA311)
10. Waste Management and Resource Recovery (NEPA308)

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Rules & Regulations

Programme Code :

MF

Programme Category :

Masters Degree Programme

Conducted by:

Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (CESSD)

Programme duration :

Minimum 2 years

Discipline(s) / Course(s) :

The MSc (Env.Sci) programme involves courses from four faculties (Natural Science, Engineering Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences & Education) of the OUSL.

• A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three (03) years duration from a recognized university, or
• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the OUSL Senate

Local Students

Registration Fee  :  Rs. 1,500.00
Facility Fee           :  Rs. 2,500.00
Library Fee           :  Rs. 200.00
Tuition Fee           :  Rs. 223,200.00

Total    Rs.    227,400.00

Overseas Students
Developed countries – US $ 177 (per credit) ( Tuition Fee : US$ 10,620* )
Developing countries – US $ 89 (per credit) ( Tuition Fee : US$ 5,340*)
fees can be paid in installments (4)

This Post Graduate Degree programme is conducted by Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (CESSD).Contact CESSD office (011 2 881 423) and General Inquiry(070 6993134) for further details.