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M.Sc. Environmental Science
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University of Science & Technology,
Techno City, Kiling Road, Baridua, 9th Mile, Ri-Bhoi,
Meghalaya-793101
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- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Eligibility
Graduation with atleast 45% marks in honours/pass course in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Anthropology, Geology, Geography and other relevant subjects.
Objectives
i) To generate resourceful degree holders enabled with professional and research oriented knowledge and skills so as to explore and implement in diverse fields of applicability and employability that significantly helps in the process of planning, evaluation, decision making and management of sustainable environment, sound societal development and overall nation building.
ii) To prepare students to became a role player/transformer/leader/entrepreneur in multiple aspects to address the challenges of environmental problems and finding solutions to meet the sustainable dimensions at local, national, regional and global context.
iii) To transfer the contemporary skilful knowledge to students to address the real life issues with strong sense of ethical values, scientific intellectuality, social responsibility and national integrity.
Specific Outcomes
i) Students will be able to critically investigate, evaluate and synthesize complex information on
various problems of environmental and allied disciplines.
ii) Students will be able to conduct assessment and periodic monitoring of different ecosystems of the region and its complex interactions with the local communities, thereby can address the threats and can develop conservation strategies.
iii) Students can investigate and analyse the wildlife and biodiversity of the region and its complex interactions with the community.
iv) Students can use sophisticated tools like Geoinformatics/Geospatial Technologies for monitoring, modeling and analysis to address local environmental pollutions and natural resource management.
v) Students will be able to disseminate environmental knowledge and awareness among local mass.
vi) Students will be able to pursue higher studies (M.Phil and Ph.D.) and can appear in various
competitive examinations like CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, ICAR-NET, GATE, etc. through which they can join different scientific projects to build a promising career in the field of scientific research.
Structure
The M.Sc. programme is a two year course divided into four semesters. The programme is of 88 credits and for the award of degree a student will be required to complete
the credits as per the University norm.
Fee Structure
Admission Fee: Rs. 50,000.00
Tuition Fee per Semester: Rs. 45,000.00
SEMESTER- I
| Paper code | Paper Title | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|
| MEV 101 | Fundamentals of Ecology (CC 1) | T |
| MEV 102 | Environmental Chemistry (CC 2) | T |
| MEV 103 | Environmental Pollution (CC 3) | T |
SEMESTER- II
| Paper code | Paper Title | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|
| MEV 201 | Natural Resources and Biodiversity (CC 5) | T |
| MEV 202 | Soil and Freshwater Ecology (CC 6) | T |
| MEV 203 | Environmental Biotechnology (SEC 2) | T |
SEMESTER- III
| Paper code | Paper Title | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|
| MEV 301 | Research Methodology (CC 9) | T |
| MEV 302 | Climate Change and Environmental Management (CC 10) |
T |
| MEV 303 | Fundamentals of Geoinformatics (CC 11) | T |
SEMESTER- IV
| Paper code | Paper Title | Nature of Course |
|---|---|---|
| MEV 401 | Environmental Geosciences and Meteorology (CC 13) |
T |
| MEV 402A | Wildlife Ecology: Conservation and Management (DSE 6) |
T |
| MEV 402 B | Hazards and Disaster Management: Preparedness and Mitigation (DSE 7) |
T |
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.