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 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.
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 (NEPAF01) + 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. Waste Management and Resource Recovery (NEPA308)
- 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
Accepting On-line Applications: 10th October 2024
Extended Closing Date for On-line Applications: 20th December 2024
Programme Commencing date: January 2025
Local Students
Registration Fee : Rs. 1,500.00
Facility Fee : Rs. 2,500.00
Library Fee : Rs. 200.00
Field Visit Fee : Rs. 2,300.00
Tuition fee per credit : Rs. 4,290.00
Total Course Fee
1st year total fee : Rs. 135,200.00 (In two installments)
2nd year total fee : Rs.148,720.00 (In two installments)
Overseas Students
Registration Fee – US $ 100
Developed countries – US $ 90 per credit (Tuition Fee: US$ 5400* )
Developing countries – US $ 45 per credit (Tuition Fee: US$ 2700*)
*In addition to the above fee, is a refundable deposit of US$ 500 will be charged from the foreign students before the registration.
Those who fail in examination are required to re-registration and to pay for courses which they have to repeat.
This Post Graduate Degree programme is conducted by Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development (CESSD).
Contact us for further details:
Tele : 011 288 1423
Email : cessd@ou.ac.lk
Address:
Director, Centre for Environmental Studies & Sustainable Development, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala.
