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The post graduate M.Sc. course in Environmental Science is a specialized course in Environmental Science. The course structure and depth of knowledge is more intense than the graduate level course. But the basics such as the study of physical sciences, environmental biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, and environmental monitoring remain same. The curriculum is flexible for Masters Course too and is similarly updated time to time to allow students assemble knowledge while keeping them abreast of latest developments in the environment. A lot of government and private universities offer master’s courses in environmental science.
Eligibility and Duration of M.Sc. Environmental Science
The minimum educational qualification required to apply for post graduate course in environmental science is the 10+2+3 with an under graduate degree in any discipline of science. The admission criterion and procedure differs from university to university. Some universities and institutes might ask for an admission test or a specified percentage in 10+2+3. The duration of this course is 2 years. Every student must choose an institute to pursue career courses with lot of care.
Scope and Job Prospects of M.Sc. Environmental Science
The scope of M.Sc. Environmental Sciences is wide regarding higher education as one can pursue M.PHIL. Or Doctorate level courses become an environmental scientist. Job avenues are ample after post graduate course. The employer might be the same for undergraduate and post graduate but the job responsibilities and pay package differ a lot. Both government and private organizations employ the services of Environmental Science students. Government organizations such as urban planning, Water resources, Forest and Environment, Agriculture, Pollution Control Boards etc. require educated and degree holders to conduct surveys and researches for them. Private organizations as refineries, food processing industries, distilleries, and textile mills, fertilizer plants, Waste treatment industries, mines etc. hire environmental science students to suggest and regulate environment related issues.
