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Foster progress through expertise in environmental management and impact assessment


Admission is Open for Fall 2025

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Admission is open for Spring 2024

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Master of Science in Environment

and Sustainability Sciences

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Acquire the expertise, knowledge and skills to analyze and advise on the implementation of an environmental management system or improve the environmental performance of organizations.

Explore a wide array of research areas including water sustainability, green technologies, climate change, sustainability planning and management, remote sensing and GIS, biodiversity and conservation, ecosystem functions, and circular economy.

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Key Facts

Program Duration

4 Semesters (On Average)

Location

Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Language of Instruction

English

Credit Hours

36

Cost Per Credit Hour

AED 2,500

Application Deadline

7 July 2025

Key Facts

Program Structure and Content

Required Program Courses
Prescribed Elective Courses

26 Credit Hours Required

ENV600 Environmental Sciences and Ecosystem Analysis

ENV601 Science Communication and Writing

ENV610 Sustainability Planning and Management

ENV615 Environmental Impact Assessment

ENV655 Liquid and Solid Waste Management

ENV690 Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Natural Sciences

ENV693 Contemporary Issues in Sustainability and Environmental Technology Seminar

ENV699 Thesis in Environmental Science and Sustainability

10 Credit Hours Required

ENV611 Renewable Resources and Mixed Energy in Sustainable Development

ENV620 Occupational Health and Safety

ENV625 Environmental Protection

ENV630 Advanced Environmental Policy

ENV650 Ecotoxicology

ENV656 Instrumentation and Analytical Methods in Environmental Sciences

ENV657 GIS Applications in Environmental Science

ENV660 Restoration Ecology

ENV665 Environmental Microbiology

ENV670 Coastal and Terrestrial and Environments

ENV695 Environmental Field Expedition

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Meet the Program Conveners

Dr Rania Dghaim

Associate Professor

Chair, Department of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Dr Yousef Nazzal

Professor

Graduate Program Coordinator

College of Natural and Health Sciences

What Will You Learn?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

What Will You Learn?

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

Who Should Pursue a Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences?

Job seekers with bachelor's degrees in science who want to enter the workforce after graduation.

Mid-career professionals who want to make a career change, use the degree for career advancement, enhance their skills in their current positions or pursue a doctoral degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree with a CGPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher from an accredited university and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced graduate program.

Career Opportunities

Upper-level management and other career opportunities with organizations ranging from government resource management and regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, conservation organizations, and environmental consulting firms to almost any industry including chemistry, engineering, logistics, and transportation will continue to emerge in the years ahead. Possible career choices include:

Environmental Scientist or Specialist

Environmental Compliance Manager

Environmental Planner

Environmental Policy Manager

Environmental Engineer

Environmental Director

Environmental Consultant

Environmental Field Supervisor

Environmental Legal Expert

Nature Conservation Manager

Environmental Auditor

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Risk Management Officer

Who Should Pursue a Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences?

Job seekers with bachelor's degrees in science who want to enter the workforce after graduation.

Mid-career professionals who want to make a career change, use the degree for career advancement, enhance their skills in their current positions or pursue a doctoral degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree in science with a CGPA of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher from an accredited university and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced graduate program.

Career Opportunities

Upper-level management and other career opportunities with organizations ranging from government resource management and regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, conservation organizations, and environmental consulting firms to almost any industry including chemistry, engineering, logistics, and transportation will continue to emerge in the years ahead. Possible career choices include:

Environmental Scientist or Specialist

Environmental Compliance Manager

Environmental Planner

Environmental Policy Manager

Environmental Engineer

Environmental Director

Environmental Consultant

Environmental Field Supervisor

Environmental Legal Expert

Nature Conservation Manager

Environmental Auditor

Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Risk Management Officer

3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Zayed University’s College of Natural and Health Sciences

Accreditation and
Recognition

National and international accreditation will guarantee you a globally recognized graduate degree.

Multidisciplinary
Curriculum

Studying more than one academic discipline and developing an in-demand transferable skillset will prepare you for a wide scope of careers.

Study Environment and Education Experience

The research skills and training obtained in state-of-the-art laboratories will be highly valued by employers in the private sector, government and not-for-profit organizations, and academic fields.

3 Reasons Why You Should Choose Zayed University’s College of Natural and Health Sciences

Why Should You Pursue a Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences?


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