Master of Science in Environmental Sciences
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
AED 2,000 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** per credit hour
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Introduction
Overview
The M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences is a 30 credit hour program that is offered both full and part-time within the Biology Department. Students are required to complete 24 credit hours of coursework in addition to 6 credit hours assigned to research and the completion of an M.Sc. thesis. The coursework includes 4 credit hours of College of Science requirements (Ethics, Research Methods, and Statistics), 10 credit hours of core environmental sciences courses and elective courses (10 credit hours) that allow the student to specialize in any specific topic relating to environmental sciences. Student progress is overseen by a research supervisor (and co-supervisors) and a thesis defence committee. The program is a fee-based program open for all students who meet the entry requirements.
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Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours: minimum of 30 hours
College of Science
| Required Courses (5 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| COSC501 | Research Methods | 1 |
| COSC502 | Ethics of Scientific Research | 1 |
| COSS633 | Seminar | 2 |
| STAT503 | Applied Statistics | 2 |
Environmental Science
| Required Courses (9 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| BIOE611 | Environmental Science I | 3 |
| BIOE613 | Environmental Science II | 2 |
| GEO610 | Social Impact Assessment | 2 |
| PUBL655 | Environmental Law | 2 |
| Elective Courses (10 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| BIOE598 | Selected Topics | 1 - 3 |
| BIOE599 | Independent Study | 3 |
| BIOE621 | Plant Research to Environmental Stresses | 2 |
| BIOE623 | Environmental Microbiology | 2 |
| BIOE625 | Coastal Management | 2 |
| BIOE627 | Desert Ecology | 2 |
| BIOE629 | Applied Systems Ecology | 2 |
| BIOE631 | Environmental Pollution & Pesticides | 2 |
| BIOE633 | Soil and Water Pollution | 2 |
| BIOE649 | Community Medicine | 2 |
| BIOE651 | Industrial Hygiene | 2 |
| BIOE653 | Human Environmental Physiology | 2 |
| BIOE655 | Essentials Of Toxicology | 2 |
| CHEM673 | Petroleum & Petrochemical Pollution | 2 |
| CHEM674 | Biochemistry of Toxins & Pollutants | 2 |
| CHEM675 | Environmental Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM677 | Corrosion Science For Environments | 2 |
| GEOL528 | Remote Sensing | 2 |
| GEOL565 | Environmental Geochemistry | 2 |
| GEOL574 | Energy Resources | 2 |
| GEOL575 | Engineering Geology | 2 |
Thesis
| Required Course (6 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| COSR699 | Thesis | 6 |
Merit Fellowship Award
To receive the Merit Award, students are expected to have high academic credentials and maintain their academic success at the UAEU. The Merit Fellowship Award offers financial assistance in form of a partial tuition waiver to qualified students. Students in STEM and strategic areas of the country (renewable energy, transportation, health, water resources, technology, space) will have priority.
Student Eligibility:
- Have Excellent Academic Standing (GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0).
- Maintain a GPA ≥of 3.6/4.0 during study at UAEU.
- Have no other financial sponsorship or award.
Benefits:
- 50% discount on tuition fees.
Duration:
- Valid until graduation as long as the student is abiding with the Student Eligibility conditions.
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Program Outcome
- Develop proficiency of basic concepts in cellular and molecular biology, ecology and environmental sciences, and general biology.
- Foster teamwork and improve oral and communication skills.
- Foster a student-oriented research program that results in professional publications.
- Embrace student-oriented teaching methods that nurture critical thinking abilities and apply their knowledge to solve theoretical and empirical real-life problems.
- Prepare students for the future job market and careers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Discuss contemporary issues relating to environmental challenges, ethics, and professional responsibilities.
- Describe relationships between environmental components and processes and the role of anthropogenic factors.
- Evaluate material from available resources on issues and challenges relating to environmental problems facing the UAE.
- Evaluate the means by which human society can conserve and restore the environment using approaches drawn from various sciences and fields of study.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral presentation skills.
- Conduct scientific environmental research, and use quantitative methods to analyze results.