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Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences

The Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences is a graduate program offered by the College of Natural and Health Sciences. This program is designed to provide students with the expertise, knowledge, and skills to analyze and advise on the implementation of an environmental management system or improve the environmental performance of organizations.

Program Overview

The program explores 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
• Circular economy

Program Structure and Content

The program consists of required and elective courses. The required courses include:

• 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

The elective courses include:

• 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

Key Facts

Program Duration

The program duration is 4 semesters on average.

Location

The program is offered in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is English.

Credit Hours

The program requires 36 credit hours.

Cost Per Credit Hour

The cost per credit hour is AED 2,500.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 3 August 2026.

What Will You Learn?

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

• Work professionally and ethically across different sectors, disciplines, and institutional levels.
• Design studies that apply appropriate quantitative tools and analytical methods to conduct research in environmental sciences and sustainability.
• Develop an advanced understanding of ecosystem and the features to maintain it.
• Recognize the role of human activities in shaping the natural environment and identify management and governance strategies for minimizing negative impacts and enhancing positive impacts.
• Formulate solutions to complex environmental issues.
• Evaluate information and apply advanced knowledge to recommend strategies that address environmental problems.
• Prepare and effectively convey information and knowledge on environmental health and sustainability issues in a variety of formats.

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

This program is suitable for:

• 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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can pursue 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. 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

Why Choose Zayed University's College of Natural and Health Sciences?

There are several reasons to choose this program, including:

• Accreditation and recognition: National and international accreditation guarantees a globally recognized graduate degree.
• Multidisciplinary curriculum: Studying more than one academic discipline and developing an in-demand transferable skillset prepares students for a wide scope of careers.
• Study environment and education experience: The research skills and training obtained in state-of-the-art laboratories are highly valued by employers in the private sector, government, and not-for-profit organizations, and academic fields.