Program Overview

Master/Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering

The Master/Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering programme aims to develop the intellectual, practical, and professional skills in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and understanding of environmental engineering principles and issues. The programme focuses on innovative research geared towards developing new technologies and practices that ensure mitigation of pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment.

Programme Benefits

The programme offers the following attributes:

• Advanced and recent knowledge
• Enhanced research skills
• Enhanced soft skills and interpersonal skills
• Supervision by experienced supervisors

Areas of Research

The programme covers the following areas of research:

• Water Pollution Control & Treatment
• Environmental Management and Sustainability
• Sustainable Consumption & Production
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Industrial and Municipal Wastewater Treatment
• Water Quality Assessment and Management
• Environmental Quality Analysis Modelling

Programme Specifications

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Master of Philosophy

• PEO1: Graduates are able to acquire in-depth knowledge in environmental engineering-related areas.
• PEO2: Graduates are able to formulate and conduct problems through effective critical thinking skills.
• PEO3: Graduates are able to apply a wide range of relevant knowledge through effective oral and written communications.
• PEO4: Graduates are able to adopt the latest relevant knowledge, balance professional and ethical responsibilities, including contemporary issues and environmental awareness.

Doctor of Philosophy

• PEO1: Graduates are able to acquire in-depth knowledge in environmental engineering-related areas.
• PEO2: Graduates are able to formulate and conduct problems through effective critical thinking skills.
• PEO3: Graduates are able to organize relevant knowledge and expertise through effective oral and written communications.
• PEO4: Graduates are able to develop relevant knowledge, promote professional and ethical responsibilities, including contemporary issues and environmental awareness.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Master of Philosophy

• PLO 1: Apply advanced knowledge in environmental engineering-related areas.
• PLO 2: Design and manage scientific research using acceptable methodologies through effective thinking skills.
• PLO 3: Analyze and evaluate critically problems in related areas through effective thinking skills and the application of appropriate tools and techniques.
• PLO 4: Demonstrate technical findings in both written and oral forms effectively.
• PLO 5: Adapt intellectual honesty and integrity in performing scientific work.
• PLO 6: Identify available information and research evidence and apply it in the relevant context.

Doctor of Philosophy

• PLO 1: Incorporate continuing and advanced knowledge in environmental engineering-related areas.
• PLO 2: Formulate hypotheses, design, and reorganize experiments/research scientifically to solve and evaluate observed phenomena.
• PLO 3: Analyze and evaluate critically problems in related areas through effective thinking skills, particularly in situations with limited information, and to provide solutions through the application of appropriate tools and techniques.
• PLO 4: Display ideas and technical findings in both written and oral forms effectively.
• PLO 5: Plan and perform research undertakings professionally, ethically, and responsibly.
• PLO 6: Perform lifelong learning for the needs of continuing professional development.

Programme Structure

• Master of Philosophy: 8 max semesters | 3 min semesters
• Doctor of Philosophy: 16 max semesters | 6 min semesters

List of Courses

• University elective
• Research methodology
• MKKS Research
• PKKS Research

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the programme can work as:

• Process engineer
• Executive engineer
• Consultant
• Managers
• R&D officer in various public and private institutions/industries, and as academicians at tertiary institutions.

Entry Requirements

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor Degree in any field of engineering, science, or technology with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• In the case where CGPA is less than 3.0, a minimum of 1 year working experience in a related field is needed.
• For CGPA less than 2.75, a minimum of 3 years working experience in related fields is needed.
• Candidate who is not from an Environmental background Degree from Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Senate with CGPA of 3.0/4.0 with or without working experience must take a prerequisite course that will be determined by the Faculty.