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Postgraduate Degree ProgramsM.Phil. in Environmental Sciences:University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences inaugurated the Centre for Environmental Science, Policy and Management (CESPaM) in 2010 and offered a four year UG program, BS(Hons.) Environmental Sciences. In 2013, the status of “Centre for Environmental Science, Policy and Management” was raised to ‘Department of Environmental Sciences’. In the beginning, there was no infrastructure available; the Centre shared the classrooms and labs with other relevant departments. In 2013, the building of Department of Environmental Sciences was constructed and is now fully operational with state of the art labs and class rooms fully equipped with multimedia. Due to broader scope, research needs, and increasing demands of professionals in this field, M.Phil morning program was initiated in 2014 and M.Phil evening is initiated this year 2015. Objectives:Through the courses offered, students will be able to:
Scope / Career options:The course to be started in the University has its own importance in the society and will make the institution a leader in Environmental Sciences over the next few years. The demand of this course is increasing rapidly with time with awareness of environmental issues now spreading among the developing nations as well along with the developed world. There are many career options in the field of environmental science. The job opportunities in this particular area in the private and government organizations as well as industries are increasing due to the growing industrialization and realization to check the pollution levels. The global organizations engaged in pollution control and sustainable growth is offering attractive compensation to the fresh graduates. Career opportunities as:
Rules and regulationsThe duration of the course for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in full residence shall not be less than four semesters and more than six semesters for whole time students and not less than six semesters for the University employees admitted as part time students and will be based on course work of 29 credit hours (at least 15 credit hours from Core group, 8 credit hours from elective group. 6 credit hours from compulsory group) along with a mandatory research thesis of 12 credit hours as per HEC/UVAS policy guidelines. All the statutes and regulations which are applicable to other degrees of MS/M. Phil will be applicable to the degree of M. Phil in Environmental Sciences. Allocation of seatsAllocation of seats for M. Phil Environmental Sciences will be determined by Academic Council for each year enrolments. Eligibility:
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