Kathmandu University School of Science runs MSc in Environmental Science in three specialization areas;
- Natural Resources
- Glaciology
- Wildlife Management
Students must complete their thesis in the respective specialization.
Natural Resources
The curriculum is designed to impact theoretical and practical knowledge as related disciplines of Environmental Science and Natural Resources. The teaching program emphasizes students’ active participation and involvement in learning.
Semester I
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Environmental Planning and Management
- Environment and Resource Economics
- Human Dimensions of Environment
- Biodiversity and Protected Area Management
- Environmental Pollution and Monitoring
Semester II
- GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques
- Research Methodology
- Statistical Applications 2cr
- Elective*
- Elective*
Semester III
- Environmental Measurement and Laboratory Analytical Techniques
- Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
- Independent Case Studies 1cr
- Research Seminars, Workshops, and Internship 1cr
- Elective*
Semester IV
- Thesis 15cr
- Total credits 58
Elective Courses
- Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health
- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
- Advances in Aquatic Ecology
- Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
- Pollution Control Technologies
- Land and Soil Evaluation
- Mountain Eco-hydrology
MSc in Environmental Science - Specialization in Glaciology
The curriculum is designed to impact theoretical and practical knowledge as related disciplines of Environmental Science and Glaciology. The teaching program emphasizes students’ active participation and involvement in learning. Students must complete their thesis on topics related to Glaciology.
| Semester i | |
| Courses | Credits |
| Natural Resource Conservation | 3 |
| Environmental Planning and Management | 3 |
| Environment and Resource Environment | 3 |
| Human Dimension of Environment | 3 |
| General Hydrology | 3 |
| Meteorology and Climate Science | 3 |
| Semester II | Credit |
| Advances in Glaciology | 3 |
| Glacier Hydrology | 2 |
| Himalayan Geology | 2 |
| GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques | 3 |
| Research Methodology | 3 |
| Statistical Applications | 2 |
| Semester III | Credit |
| Disaster Risk and Vulnerability Assessment | 3 |
| Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment | 3 |
| Independent Case Studies | 1 |
| Research Seminars, Workshops and Internship | 1 |
| Semester IV | Credit |
| Thesis | 15 |
MSc in Environmental Science Specialization in Wildlife Management
The curriculum is designed to impact theoretical and practical knowledge of Environmental Science and Wildlife Management disciplines. The teaching program emphasizes students' active participation and involvement in learning. Students must complete their thesis related to Wildlife.
Semester I
| Courses | Credits |
| Natural Resource Conservation | 3 |
| Environmental Planning and Management | 3 |
| Environment and Resource Environment | 3 |
| Human Dimension of Environment | 3 |
| Biodiversity and Protected Area Management | 3 |
| Environmental Pollution | 3 |
| Semester II | Credit |
| Wildlife Ecology and genetics | 3 |
| GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques | 3 |
| Research Methodology | 3 |
| Statistical Applications | 2 |
| Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment | 3 |
| Semester III | Credit |
| Wildlife Monitoring Tools and Technique | 3 |
| Wildlife Conservation, Challenge and Management | 3 |
| Wildlife Practical | 2 |
| Independent Case Studies | 1 |
| Research Seminars, Workshops and Internship | 1 |
| Semester IV | Credit |
| Thesis | 15 |