M. Sc. Environmental Science

The field of Chemistry is commonly referred to as ‘The Science of Matter’. This field of pure science provides an ideal platform to the students to explore various facets of Chemistry. It also exposes students to technological achievements in the field of Applied Chemical Sciences and Environment. Courses in the field of Chemistry are being offered in UG, PG and Ph.D. programmes running from the School of Applied and Life Sciences. Courses of Engineering Chemistry and Environmental Studies are being offered to engineering students as well, while Course of Environmental Sciences is offered to all B. Sc programs.

About the Program:

Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field related to advanced study about environment and ecosystem. It also deals with the solution of environmental problems which is the need of the hour. Apart from the study of biological and physical characters of the environment, it also includes the social and cultural factors and impact of humans on the environment.

M.Sc. Environmental Science is a 2-year full-time PG course which includes courses of ecology, environment and green chemistry, energy and environment, natural resource management, environment nanotechnology, water and waste water management, and environment and health which are designed with the aim of fulfilling the demands of trained human resource in this field. This program will prepare individual for understanding environmental issues and find sustainable solution for it. 

Career Prospects:

M.Sc. in Environmental Science opens up a wide range of future prospects. One becomes qualified for advanced academic career in institutions as faculty or a scientific career in various scientific positions. The aspirant acquires expertise to work as researchers in various national and international government and non-government agencies working in field of environment. Job opportunities are also available in fertilizer plants, pollution control board, food processing industry, NGOs, textile industry etc.

Programme Duration:	2 Years
Eligibility:	B.Sc. Degree in any stream from a recognized university Minimum 50% aggregate marks or 45% aggregate marks (in case of SC/ST category)
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Admission Procedure:	The admission is based on merit, computed on the basis of marks secured in qualifying examination. University also conducts interviews of all applicants before admitting the eligible candidates. Out of the total intake, 40% seats are allotted to students of Uttarakhand under the State Quota and the rest are open to students from all India. In case the allotted percentage of seats of State Quota remains vacant, it will be filled by All India students.