(see also Master of Science in Environmental Science and Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering and Applied Science)
Chair, Board of Studies
Dr. Niall Gogan
1. The Environmental Science Program is an interdisciplinary
graduate program involving the science-based departments of Memorial
University of Newfoundland and along with the Environmental Engineering
Program makes up Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Environmental
Studies Graduate Program. There are two Environmental Science Graduate
degree streams, the Master of Science (M.Sc., Environmental Science)
and the Master of Environmental Science (M.Env.Sci).
The program is available on a full-time or part-time basis. Admission
is open to students with Science or Engineering backgrounds.
2. The program is offered by the Faculty of Science and is administered
by a Board of Studies appointed by the Dean of Science.
B. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
Admission is limited and competitive. To be considered for admission applicants shall normally hold an Honours degree in Science with at least second class standing, or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an institution recognized by the Senate or shall have qualifications and/or environmental experience acceptable to the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Board of Studies. The Board of Studies will make recommendations on admission to the Dean of Graduate Studies.
1. To the extent that resources permit, individual programs will be
developed to suit students’ interests and needs. However all programs
must be approved by the Board of Studies and by the Dean of Graduate
Studies. All GENERAL REGULATIONS
of the School of Graduate Studies shall apply to these degrees.
2. MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
a) The Master of Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary
course-based degree, focused on environmental issues. The degree
program provides for both multidisciplinary courses and for courses
focused on the student’s specific area of interest.
b) The degree program requires completion of 27 credit hours.
i) Students will be required to take a minimum of 15 credit hours in
program courses, 9 credit hours of which must be Env. Sci./Eng.6000,
Env. Sci. 6009 and Env. Sci. 6010 and 6 credit hours from Env.
Sci./Eng. 6001, 6002 and 6003.
ii) Students will be required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours in
elective courses approved by the Board of Studies, 9 credit hours of
which will normally be selected from graduate courses offered by the
Faculties of Science and Engineering and Applied Science. Students are
advised to consult with instructors and Faculties regarding necessary
prerequisites and availability.
3. MASTER OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE)
a) The Master of Science (Environmental Science) is a research degree
which includes a thesis and course work. The thesis research will
focus on environmental topics relevant to the student’s background,
and will be supervised by appropriate faculty, normally in the
Faculties of Science and/or Engineering and Applied Science. The
course component has two aims: to broaden the students’ understanding
of environmental issues; and to provide further training in areas of
research specialization for the thesis.
b) Each student will have a Supervisory Committee normally consisting
of a Supervisor and two others. The Supervisory Committee will be
appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the
Board of Studies for Environmental Science.
c) The program of each student will consist of a minimum of 15 credit
hours in program courses which will include Env. Sci./Eng. 6000 and
Env. Sci. 6010. Of the 9 credit hours remaining in program courses, 3
credit hours will be from Env. Sci./Eng. 6001, 6002 and 6003 and the
other credit hours will be related to the student’s specialty and will
normally be chosen from graduate courses offered by the Faculties of
Science, and Engineering and Applied Science.
d) All students will be required to submit a thesis embodying the
results of systematic research on an approved topic. The thesis will
be evaluated according to procedures outlined in General Regulation J.
Env. Sci./Eng. 6000. Environmental Science and Technology
Env. Sci./Eng. 6001. Earth & Ocean Systems
Env. Sci./Eng. 6002. Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
Env. Sci./Eng. 6003. Applied Ecology
Env. Sci. 6004. Environmental Pollution and Mitigation (Cross listed as
Eng. 9601)
Env. Sci. 6005. Environmental Sampling and Pollutant Analysis (Cross
listed as Eng. 9603)
Env. Sci. 6007. Environmental Risk Assessment (same as Eng. 9609)
Env. Sci. 6008. Air Pollution (same as Eng. 9624)
Env. Sci. 6009. Environmental Science Project
Env. Sci. 6010. Environmental Seminar.
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