Master of Science Environmental Sciences MS (ES) 2 Years Program
The Department of Environmental Sciences at SMIU offers MS (Environmental Sciences). The program has been specifically designed to produce research oriented environmental professionals to contribute directly and indirectly towards conservation and sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of mankind. This program will prepare students to fill the gap in demand and supply of environmental professionals in Pakistan, who may join ever expanding environment related job market and pursue their careers in government/ private organizations, research and development labs, NGOs, educational and social development sector, etc.
SMIU MS Environmental Sciences
Revised Curriculum according to HEC revised curriculum May 2025
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE |
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Duration |
2-Years |
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Semesters |
4 |
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Courses |
10 (26 Cr Hours) |
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Thesis |
(6 Cr Hours) |
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Total Credit Hours |
32 |
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CURRICULUM PLAN |
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MS Environmental Science |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
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S. NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1 |
ENV501 |
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation |
3(3-0) |
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2 |
ENV503 |
Treatment and Management of Waste water |
3(3-0) |
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3 |
ENV505 |
Environmental Analytical Techniques |
3(3-0) |
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4 |
ENVXXX |
Elective I |
3(3-0) |
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SECOND SEMESTER |
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S. NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1 |
ENV502 |
Environmental Biotechnology |
3(3-0) |
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2 |
ENV504 |
Strategic Environmental Assessment |
3(3-0) |
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3 |
ENV506 |
Research Methods in Environmental Science |
3(3-0) |
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4 |
ENVXXX |
Elective II |
3(3-0) |
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THIRD SEMESTER |
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S. NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1 |
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Understanding of Holy Quran – I |
1(0-1) |
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2 |
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Understanding of Holy Quran – II |
1(0-1) |
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3 |
ENV699 |
Research Thesis I (Synopsis) |
3(0-3) |
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FOURTH SEMESTER |
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S. NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1 |
ENV700 |
Research Thesis II (Defense) |
3(3-0) |
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MS Environmental Science Elective Courses
Elective I |
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S. NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
1 |
ENV507 |
Health, Safety and Environmental Management |
2 |
ENV509 |
Disaster Risk Management |
3 |
ENV511 |
Sustainable Development |
Elective II |
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S. NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
1 |
ENV508 |
Fresh water Ecology |
2 |
ENV510 |
Environmental Education |
3 |
ENV512 |
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |