Programme Information - Taught Postgraduate Programmes (TPg)

MSc Environmental Science and Technology

環境科技理學碩士

Year of Entry	2013
Mode of Funding	Non-government-funded
Programme Code	P51
Intermediate Award	Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology
Mode of Programme	Combined ^†
Class Schedule	Weekday evenings and/or Saturdays
Indicative Intake Target	60
Minimum No. of Credits Required	Master's degree with Environmental Health and Food Safety: 36; Master's degree: 30; Postgraduate Diploma with Environmental Health and Food Safety: 30; Postgraduate Diploma: 24
Normal Duration of Programme	Full-time: 1 year; Part-time/Combined mode: 2 years
Maximum Study Period	Full-time: 2.5 years; Part-time/Combined mode: 5 years
Tuition Fee	Click here for more information
Application Deadline	30 Jun 2013 (Local) 31 May 2013 (Non-local)
Mode of processing	Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Programme Leader	Dr Michael H W Lam PhD (HK)
General Enquiries	+852 3442 7329 bhmhwlam@cityu.edu.hk

Remarks: *Applications submitted during the first round (31 Mar 2013) will be given priority. There will be a second round of applications for local applicants only (30 Jun 2013) if places are available.

† Combined mode: Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. For non-local students, they will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies and any changes will require approval from the University.

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Programme Outlines

Programme Aims and Objectives

The Master of Science in Environmental Science and Technology programme has been designed to produce graduates with highly marketable specialist skills in key areas of environmental science, technology and management. Students can also select a special option on Environmental Health and Food Safety with the degree. Graduates are expected to make significant contributions to the management, protection and conservation of the various environmental resources of the region and beyond, both in the government and private sectors.

Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have:

a degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Civil/Chemical/Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Science/Studies, or equivalent;

OR

evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose by the University and the Department.

Preference will be given to applicants who are currently working in areas related to environmental management.

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
Overall band score of 6 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
Score 450 in the new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or
Other equivalent qualifications.

Course Description

Courses, including Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment; Environmental Resources Management; Integrated Waste Management; and Pollution Control; are offered in the first year to introduce students to the basic theory, knowledge and principles of environmental management. Two courses, Food Processing & Food Chemistry and Food Safety & Surveillance are for students who select the Environmental Health and Food Safety option.

These are followed by more advanced and specialized courses, which aim to equip students with specific knowledge and specialist skills in key areas of environmental management, such as Environmental Analysis, Pollution Monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Health and Toxicology. Concepts and theories developed in our courses are complemented and reinforced by the Dissertation course.

Bonus Features

Practically-based courses, including many examples from Hong Kong and the region
Experimental learning, including practicals, role-plays, discussions and field trips in selected courses

Remarks

You can join the programme as a course attendee (not an MSc student) for individual course(s), without the immediate intention of getting the MSc degree, to obtain an attendance certificate or certificate of completion. The credits earned can be counted towards:

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology --- 24 credit units
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology with Environmental Health and Food Safety --- 30 credits units
Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Technology --- 30 credit units
Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Technology with Environmental Health and Food Safety --- 36 credits units

The full MSc degree award requires 30 credit units, with the completion of taught courses plus a MSc Dissertation. The full MSc degree award with Environmental Health and Food Safety option requires 36 credit units, with the completion of taught courses plus a MSc Dissertation. Students who have completed 24 credit units of taught courses may choose to exit the programme at the postgraduate diploma award level. Students who have completed 30 credit units may exit the programme with a postgraduate diploma with Environmental Health and Food Safety.

To obtain a Certificate of Completion (per course basis), students must satisfy with an attendance rate of at least 80%, complete all the coursework, and pass all examinations. To obtain a Certificate of Attendance, students have to achieve an attendance rate of 80%.

Did You Know?

One of the highest priorities of the Hong Kong SAR Government in the coming decade is to build a healthy environment for human and natural resources.
Our graduates come from many environmentally-related walks of life, including environment protection, agriculture, fisheries and conservation, engineers, consultants, laboratory technicians and teachers.

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Department of Biology and Chemistry
College of Science and Engineering
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