Master of Environment (M.Env)

Introduction To The Programme

The programme will equip students with advanced and professional knowledge through coursework and practice and to expose them to the latest developments in the field of Enviroment . Student may opt for specialization in (a) Enviromental Management or (b) Enviromental Sciences. Graduates from this programme can have career in palnning, managing, research, academics and industry related to environment. A student pursuing a master of Environment may complete the programme with a minimum period of one year and a maximum of three years.

 

Admissions Requirements

a. Applicants should posses a bachelor degree in Environmental Sciences or related areas with a minimum CGPA of 2.25.

b. Other degree holders with CGPA of at least 2.50 can be considered but are required to take and pass remedial courses that are set by the Department. Prority will be given to candidates who have knowledge and experience in the field that is related with environment management.

c. Candidates wit CGPA less than the minimum requirement, but have at least years of working experience in the related field may be considered.

 

Semester Offered

First Semester and Second Semester.

 

Programme Requirements

a. Credit Requirement for Graduation

The total requirement for graduation is 36. Student who enroll in this programme are required to take a minimum 0f 21 credits of core courses, 9 credits of specialization courses and 6 credits of elective courses. The list or courses is as follows :

  i. Core Courses
 
ESC 5016 Man and Ecosystem 3(3+0)
ESC 5017 Environment Pollution and Treatment Technology 3(3+0)
ESC 5517

Research Design and Methodology for Environmental Sciences

3(0+3)
ESC 5711 Enviromental Law 3(3+0)
ESC 5515 Enviromental Impact Assessment Techniques 3(3+0)
ESC 5912 Enviromental Research Project 6(0+6)
   
  ii. Courses on Enviromental Management specialization option
 
ESC 5714 Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan 3(3+0)
ESC 5512 Trade, Finance and Sustainable Development 3(3+0)
ESC 5713 Industrial Enviromental Management 3(3+0)
   
  iii. Courses on Enviromental Sciences specialization option
 
ESC 5411 Solid and Toxic Waste Management 3(3+0)
ESC 5311 Urban Climate and Air Pollution 3(3+0)
ESC 5013 Water Pollution Control Technology 3(3+0)
   
  iv. Elective courses
 
Students can choose elective courses offered by the faculty or any other 5000 level offered by the University with the advice and consent of the advisor.
   

 

a. Other Requirements

Candidates from other fields who are accepted on provisional status are required to take remedial courses on ESC 3003 and must pass with minimum grade of B.

 

Tuition Fees

   
  Basic Fee
 
Semester
Total (RM)
First Semester
1,200.00
Second Semester onwards
950.00
   
  Foreign students same as above with additonal RM 1000.00 per semester.
   
  Credits Fee
  RM 200.00 per credit

 

For further information contact:
Dr. Puziah Latiff
Program Coordinator
MASPUTRA Office
Faculty of Environmental Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang
Malaysia

+60-3-89466745
puziah@env.upm.edu.my

http://env.upm.edu.my:8080/~masputra/