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Master of Science in Environmental Science

Master of Science in Environmental Science

Sharda School of Engineering & Science (SSES)

  • Programme Code

    SBR0701

  • Level

    Post Graduate

  • Duration

    2 Years

About the Programme

M.Sc. Environmental Science is a two-year postgraduate programme divided into 4 semesters. The program aims to address the growing need for competent professionals in society for applying most effective management practices drawn from various disciplines to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future. This program aims to develop a holistic approach to environmental and resource-based problems in students from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds. The program has a transdisciplinary approach that integrates the science of environmental studies with technical and social issues and includes courses on ecosystem studies, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management,   environmental legislation, economics, pollution control and management, biodiversity conservation, toxicology, water and waste water engineering, environmental lab techniques, sustainable development, urban sustainability and environment and health.

It trains the candidate in advanced laboratory skills required for pollution monitoring and abatement, to undertake environmental impact assessment (EIA), ecodevelopment, Eco restoration, implement green technology, assess biodiversity, wastewater recycling, solid waste management etc by utilizing their scientific and technical skills. The program addresses environment management from the technical, social as well as the policy aspect to counter the effects of degradation of the ecosystem.

*M.Sc. (CW)  - M.Sc. with Course Work

*M.Sc. (RW)  - M.Sc. with Research Work

*M.Sc. (CW + RW)  - M.Sc. with Course Work & Research Work

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

  • PEO 1:   To prepare students for advanced studies in water resources its management and conservation 
  • PEO2:   To help students to understand the concept and various advance techniques employed for wastewater treatment, reuse and recovery.
  • PEO 3: To expose the students to the practical aspects of physicochemical parameters of water by means of qualitative, quantitative and advance instrumentation techniques.
  • PEO 4: To develop the ability to communicate scientific and technical information in written and oral formats.

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

  • PO1: Gained knowledge, abilities and conceptual insight into various environmental processes, environmental toxicology and pollution issues its control measures and various environmental related policies and law.
  • PO2: Competency to work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment.
  • PO3: Developed communication skills, both written and oral, for specific audiences specialized in the area of hydrology, toxicology solid waste and wastewater treatment. 
  • PO4: Acquired the skills of planning and frame strategies to deal with various types of pollution problem in general and   treatment and detoxification of wastewater specifically.  
  • PSO1: Global level research opportunities to pursue Ph.D. programme in the related or allied area.
  • PSO2: Become proficient in various advance waste water treatment techniques, toxicological studies, develop skill in drafting EIA report, and capable to understand and make use of GIS and remote sensing technology in various environmental related applications. 
  • PSO3: Qualitative and quantitative assessment of water and air quality through various instrumentation techniques.
  • PSO4: The broad education necessary to understand and critically analyzing various pollution related problems in a global and societal context.

This course is for individuals who...

This program aims to develop a holistic approach to environmental and resource-based problems in students from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

Students who are looking for...

The students taking this programme will have opportunity to take both industry as well as academics (pursue PhD programme) as their career choice. Several job opportunities are available in different sectors which include infrastructure development, water and waste water treatment, EIA consultancies, Environmental Labs and consultancies, Pollution Control Boards and other government, non-government and private sectors.

Course Fee
For National Students
1st Year 125000 2nd Year 128750
For International Students
Fee Per Semester Fee Per Year
NA 5000*
Programme Structure

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/Research Projects/ Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1.

EVT4123

32323

Solid waste management

4

-

-

4

CC

2.

EVT4201

32324

Applied Environmental Chemistry

4

-

-

4

CC

3.

EVT4122

32325

Bioinstrumentation

4

-

-

4

CC

4.

EVT4129

32326

Environmental Biotechnology

4

-

-

4

CC

5

EVT4128

32327

Environmental Impact and Assessment

3

-

-

3

CC

 

Practical Subjects

1.

CCP4001

32139

Community Connect

-

-

-

0

SEC

2.

EVP4251

32328

 

Analytical Lab

-

-

2

1

CC

 

Total Credits

20

 

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/Research Projects/ Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1.

EVT4120

32329

Disaster Preparedness and Management

4

-

-

4

DSE

2.

EVT4125

32330

Environmental Toxicology

4

-

-

4

DSE

3.

OE

 

Open Elective

2

-

-

2

DSE

4

OE

 

Open Elective/MOOC

2

 

 

2

DSE

 

Practical Subjects

1

EVP4252

32331

Environmental presentation: Step forward from laboratory to industry-I

-

-

4

2

SEC

2

EVP4253

32332

Environmental presentation: Step forward from laboratory to industry-II

-

-

4

2

SEC


3.

EVR4254

32333

Project-1

-

-

-

4

Research Project

 

Total Credits

20

 

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/Research Projects/ Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1.

EVT5202

32334

Environmental Law and Audit

5

-

-

5

CC

2.

EVT5203

32335

Health Safety and Environment

5

-

-

5

CC

4.

EVT5204

32336

Hydrology

4

-

-

4

DSE

5.

EVT5205

32337

Environmental Data Analysis /MOOC

2

-

-

2

SEC

6.

EVT5214

32338

Research Methodology & IPR

1

-

-

1

SEC

 

Practical Subjects

1.

EVP5255

32339

 

Environmental Data Analysis lab

-

-

2

1

DSE

2.

EVR5256

32340

 

Dissertation I

-

-

4

2

Dissertation

 

Total Credits

20

 

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/Research Projects/Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1.

EVT5206

32341

Water Treatment and Purification Techniques

4

-

-

4

CC

2.

EVT5207

32342

Energy Sources and Global Scenario

4

-

-

4

CC

3.

EVT5208

32343

Natural Resource Management

3

-

-

3

CC

4.

EVT5209

32344

Glaciology and Atmospheric processes

5

-

-

5

DSE

 

Practical Subjects

1.

EVP5257

32345

Atmospheric Research Lab

-

-

2

1

DSE

2.

EVR5258

32346

Dissertation II

-

-

6

3

Dissertation

 

Total Credits

20

 

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/Research

Projects/ Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1.

EVT5202

 

Environmental Law and Audit

5

-

-

5

CC

2.

EVT5203

 

Health Safety and Environment

5

-

-

5

CC

3

EVT5210

32347

 

Climate Change and Sustainable Development

2

-

-

2

DSE

4

EVT5214

 

Research Methodology & IPR/MOOC

1

-

-

1

SEC

 

Practical Subjects

1

EVP5255

 

Environmental Data Analysis lab

-

-

2

1

DSE

2.

EVR5259

 

Dissertation I

-

-

-

6

Dissertation

 

Total Credits

20

 

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/Research Projects/Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1.

EVT5206

 

Water Treatment and Purification Techniques

4

-

-

4

CC

2

EVT5211

32349

 

Instrumentation Techniques

1

-

-

1

CC

 

Practical Subjects

1

EVT5260

32350

Instrumentation Techniques lab

-

-

2

1

CC

2.

EVR5261

32351

Dissertation II

-

-

-

14

Dissertation

 

Total Credits

20

 

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/

Research Projects/ Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1

EVT5212

32352

 

Earth Ecology and Environment

2

-

-

2

DSE

2

EVT5214

 

Research Methodology & IPR/MOOC

1

-

-

1

SEC

 

Practical Subjects

1

EVP5262

32353

Earth Ecology and Environment lab

-

-

2

1

DSE

2.

EVR5263

32354

Dissertation I

-

-

-

16

Dissertation

 

Total Credits

20

 

Sl. No.

Subject Code

Paper ID

Subjects

Teaching Load

Credits

Type of Course

CC/DSE/SCE/Research Projects/Dissertation

L

T

P

 

Theory Subjects

1.

EVT5213

32355

 

Biostatistics

3

-

-

3

DSE

 

Practical Subjects

1

EVP5264

32356

Biostatistics Lab

-

-

2

1

DSE

2.

EVR5265

32357

Dissertation II

-

-

-

16

Dissertation

 

Total Credits

20

 

Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
  • B.Sc. with minimum 55% marks.
  • Minimum 24 credits required in chosen specialisation at UG level.
For International Students The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.
How to apply for the course?

 

Career path you can choose after the course
  • Scientist in Pollution Control Board
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environment Journalist
  • Forest Carbon Specialist
  • Research Assistant
  • Director - Waste Management
  • Lecturer & Professor
  • NGOs
  • Research Fellow
  • Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeller
  • Senior Programme Officer
  • Environmental Technician
  • Product Manager - Environmental Health & Safety

 

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