MSc in Environmental Science

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).

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Programme Structure

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 for Circular Economy (NEPA308)

Those with a basic degree from a recognized university or

Any other higher qualification acceptable by the Senate of the OUSL.

Application fees: Rs. 1000/=

Registration Fee – Rs. 1,500.00
Facility Fee – Rs. 2,500.00
Library Facility Fee – Rs. 200.00
Field Visit Fee  – Rs. 2300.00
Tuition Fee Per Credit – Rs. 4290.00

1st year – Rs. 135,200.00*
2nd year – Rs. 148,720.00 (estimated)*

*Can be paid in two installments

Foreign students shall be charged as follows:
Registration Fee – US$ 100 (per year)
Developed Countries – US$ 90.00 (per credit)
Developing Countries  – US$ 45.00 (per credit)

In addition to the above fee, a refundable deposit of US $ 500 will be charged from the foreign students before the registration.

Further you are suppose to pay for the subject that you failed (Repeat).

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Contact Details

Director (CESSD) – +94 112 881423 (8320)
CESSD Staff +94 112881423

 

 

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