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Master of Environment

Introduction

The programme will equip students with advanced and professional knowledge through coursework and hands-on-training to expose them to the latest developments in the field of environment.

Graduates from this programme can have career in planning, managing, research, academics and industry related to environment.

Duration of Study

A student pursuing Master of Environment may complete the programme within a period of three semesters (1 1/2 year) and a maximum of five semesters (2 1/2 years).

Programme Intake

Student intake is twice a year;

First Semester (September) and Second Semester (February).

Admissions Requirements

The applicant should possess:

a Bachelor's degree in relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.750; or

a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with range CGPA of 2.500 to CGPA 2.749 must have a minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a relevant field or subject to a rigorous internal assessment by the Faculty/Institute; or

a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with below CGPA of 2.500 must have a minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the relevant field.

English Requirement

International applicants must have obtained a minimum score of 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version) or Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training), or 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version) or 213 for TOEFL Computer based Test (Academic Version) or ELS 109.

Programme Requirements

The requirement for graduation is 40 credits, which covers:

28 credit hours of core courses (including 6 credit hours of Dissertation in Environmental Research) and

12 credit hours of elective courses.

Program Structure

Core Courses:

Environmental Pollution and Treatment Technology
Environmental Impact Assessment Technique
Research Design and Methodology for Environmental Science
Dissertation in Environmental Research
Man and Sustainable Development
Environmental Planning and Management
Economy and Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Law
Environmental Seminar

Elective Courses:

Environmental Risk Assessment
Water Science
Watershed Hydrology
Urban Climate and Air Pollution
Statistical Analaysis and Interpretation of Environmental Data
Geoinformatic for Disaster Management
Application of Environmental Computer Modeling
Solid and Toxic Waste Management
Life Cycle Thinking
Advanced Environmental Ethics
Social Impact Assessment
Land Development and Environment
Heritage Conservation
Environmental Fieldwork

Fees	Local Students	International Students
Basic Fees (First Semester)	RM1500.00	RM2550.00
Basic Fees (Second and Subsequent Semester)	RM1200.00	RM2250.00
Credit Fees	RM10 000.00 (RM250.00 X 40 credits)	RM16 000.00 (RM400.00 X 40 credits)
Estimated Total Fees (*For 4 Semesters)	RM15,100.00	RM25,300.00

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES), the education committee of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). CHES is the collective voice of the environmental sciences academic community and serves to enhance the quality of environmental education worldwide. A programme accredited by CHES is assured to meet high standards, contain a strong component of practical, field and theoretical activities, and has excellent opportunities for training, work experience and links to the professional environmental sector. Students enrolled on CHES accredited programmes can apply for free Student Membership of the IES and for a fast-track route to membership once they graduate, starting you on a route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist

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For further information please contact:

Dr. Mohd Yusoff Ishak
Coordinator Master of Environment Programme
Facuty of Forestry and Environment
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor
Tel: +603-9769 6749 (Pejabat)
Email: m_yusoff@upm.edu.my

Miss Norhanila Mardi
Executive Officer

Miss Fatin Abdul Rahman
Admin Assistant
Master of Environment Programme Office (MASPUTRA)
Tel No: +603-9769 6745
Email: norhanila@upm.edu.my
fatin_ar@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 07/09/2021

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