What is Environmental Science?
Environmental science deals with the study of nature, environment, and the solution of environmental problems. Generally, this is an interdisciplinary branch of academic curriculum which integrates physical, biological, and geographical aspects of nature. So, we can say that this is the study of Climatic Changes, Conservation of Energy, Soil, water and methods to treat air, water and soil pollution
About the course - M Sc. Environmental Science
MSc in Environmental Science is a two year full-time PG course, which consists of many different areas such as Chemistry, Engineering, Biology Conservation, and Ecology. This course is divided into four semesters spanning over two years. In this course, students will be aware of scientific study of plants, fungi, algae, and will study about subjects of Physiology and Anatomy in detail.
| Duration | 2 years (full time) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | BSc (Hons)/BSc (10+2+3) with a score of 50% marks. Streams include all fields of science (zoology, biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, geology, life sciences, etc.) except for maths and statistics. |
| Admission Process: | Merit based/ Entrance exams based like CUSAT CAT, JNUEE, ANUPGCET, BHU PET |
| Top Govt.Universities: | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Panjab University, Banaras Hindu University, Acharya Nagarjuna University |
| Courses after MSc | ME/MTech, and Ph.D. in Environmental Science |
Course Structure
| Sem. I | |
|---|---|
| Sr. No. | Subjects of Study |
| 1 | Geo-Environment and Meteorology |
| 2 | Ecological Principles |
| 3 | Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology |
| 4 | Solid Waste Management & Techniques |
| Sem. II | |
| 1 | Introductory Physics, Mathematics, and Statistical Applications |
| 2 | Conservation of Life Support System |
| 3 | Environmental Pollution |
| 4 | Environmental Analysis: Techniques and Instrumentation |
| Sem. III | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Regional & Global Environmental Issues |
| 2 | Environment Impact Assessment and Auditing |
| 3 | Environment and Energy Management |
| 4 | Industrial & Biomedical Waste Management |
| Sem. IV | |
| 1 | Environmental Technology |
| 2 | Environmental Biotechnology |
| 3 | Project |
| 4 | Dissertation and Seminar |
Job Profiles
After doing this course, candidates can join as the following:
- Wildlife Conservationist
- Government Posts in Environment and life sciences
- Waste Control and Management Officials
- Eco-tourism Specialists
- Pollution control researchers and officers
- Environmental Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Science Manager
- Environment Photographer
- Environment Journalists
- Conservation Hydrologist
- Director of Waste Management