The M.Sc. in Environmental Science is a two-year postgraduate programme that opens up diverse career opportunities across fields such as environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental modelling, environmental journalism, and environmental toxicology, among others. With increasing global awareness about the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment, Environmental Science has emerged as one of the most sought-after disciplines today. This programme is designed for candidates who have a keen interest in understanding environmental concepts and principles in depth. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop solutions for environmental protection, pollution control, mitigation of environmental hazards, management of natural and ecosystem disasters, and effective environmental management.

A wide range of teaching and learning methods are employed, including lectures, seminars, group discussions, debates, laboratory experiments, and field studies, to ensure comprehensive learning. Laboratory analyses and tests provide hands-on experience in sample testing, data interpretation, and analytical procedures. Additionally, the curriculum incorporates various pedagogical methods such as oral and poster presentations, on-the-spot assignments, field investigations and reports, article and essay writing on environmental themes, training in disaster management and risk reduction, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies. The programme also includes mandatory field visits and dedicates the final semester to environment-focused research projects and internships at reputed institutions, thereby ensuring holistic academic and professional development.

Eligibility: Bachelors in Science Stream (Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/ Physics/Environmental Science/Environmental Management/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ any branch of Life Science/ Geology/ Geography)