Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (EnSE)

The programes in Environmental Science and Engineering (EnSE) offered by the school of MEWES are designed for both Master’s and PhD levels so as to fill the gap of highly trained and qualified researchers and techno-preneurs capable to use innovate and scientific approaches in addressing the persistent problem of the environment. Both programmes aim to equip the graduates with knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies on environmental-related discipline for societal, economical, and industrial benefits in line with the motto of the institution, “Academia for society and industry”.

Entry Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE) must have obtained :

A good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Earth Sciences; Environmental Science; Biological Sciences; Environmental Chemistry; Agricultural Sciences; Environmental Engineering; Civil Engineering; Agricultural Engineering; Marine Sciences and/or related degrees.
Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Areas of Specialization

Environmental Science
Environmental Engineering

Programme Duration

Full Time

Years: Two (2) Years
Semesters: Four (4)

Part Time

Years: Three (3) Years
Semesters:

Mode of Delivery

Blended mode or hybrid mode whereby a portion of the traditional face-to-face instruction is mixed with web-based online instruction.

Programme Outline for Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering by Coursework and Dissertation

Common Core Courses

BuSH 6007: Foundation of Law Philosophy and Ethics
BuSH 6008: Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core

MEWE 6101: Research Methods and Communication
MEWE 6102: Outreach and Internship
MEWE 6401: Graduate seminar
EnSE 6400: Dissertation

Specialty Courses

(a) Environmental Science

EnSE 6250: Environmental Chemistry
EnSE 6254: Atmospheric Sciences
EnSE 6265: Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
EnSE 6266: Environmental Pollution
EnSE 6267: Environmental Governance
HWRE 6275: Remote Sensing and GIS
EnSE 6251: Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation

(b) Environmental Engineering

EnSE 6251: Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
EnSE 6252: Environmental Modelling
EnSE 6250: Environmental Chemistry
EnSE 6254: Atmospheric Sciences
EnSE 6258: Environmental Engineering Design and Project Management
EnSE 6267: Environmental Governance
EnSE 6266: Environmental Pollution

Programme expected learning outcomes

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

1. Water Chemistry and Microbial Ecology of aquatic systems
2. Sources, conversion and transportation of vital chemical components for overall water quality in surface water systems, groundwater systems and marine recipients
3. Characterization of water quality and performance of aquatic process analysis based on continuity principles and biogeochemical conversion processes
4. How to stay current in environmental science and engineering through application of appropriate information resources and industrial contacts
5. Technologies for treatment of potable water, and municipal and industrial wastewater
6. Exploration, development, operation and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations
7. Criteria for environmental risk assessment, including key parameters for fate and effect evaluations in receiving aquatic systems
8. Issues related to Climate Change impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures and environmental governance
9. Environmental pollution in soils, air and aquatic media
10. Remote sensing and GIS as research tools for environmental monitoring and assessment
11. Apply and evaluate disciplinary knowledge to diagnose aquatic ecological problems and suggest adequate solutions based on holistic ecological reasoning, including analysis and evaluation of field data
12. Be able to apply basic field equipment for limnological and hydrological measurements including sampling techniques of sediments and free water masses. Furthermore, graduates will be able to know how to perform fundamental laboratory methods for water quality analysis and laboratory tests for design and operational analysis of treatment unit processes
13. Be competent for work in water quality and ecotoxicological laboratories, and acquainted with methods for water quality characterisation and toxic analyses. The candidate can adequately document analytical results including formal reporting
14. Be able to perform advanced-level water and wastewater characterization, including laboratory testing, and apply mass and energy balances for design, and operational analysis of treatment processes
15. Be able to use advanced computer tools and system models for simulation and system identification of terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems
16. Be able to apply key parameters for environmental risk management and apply environmental risk assessment tools to relevant problems in the oil and gas industry

Graduates of MSc in Environmental Science and Engineering will be able demonstrate abilities to:

Contribute to original analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship via development and realization of sustainable products, systems and solutions
Possess a profound understanding of environmental, human health, and societal consequences of ecological impacts on aquatic environments, and competences to view these in ethical and life-cycle perspectives
Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

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