Postgraduate Degree Programs

M.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:

• Develop an understanding of ecological, chemical, waste management, energy resource, environmental media (air, water, soil), health and safety concepts.
• Develop an understanding of the natural components of environmental media and human’s impact upon their quality.
• Develop an understanding of land-based renewable resources including forests, rangeland, farmland, outdoor recreation, and wildlife.
• Develop an understanding of the major state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Develop an understanding of on-site versus off-site environmental impacts and the use of risk assessment as an indicator of environmental impacts.
• Evaluate economic, political and social concepts impacting sustainable development and use of natural resources.
• Evaluate the impact of the removal of mineral and energy resources.
• Learn technical approaches including GIS and surveying, computer applications, and be able to review and interpret spatial data.

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:

• Teaching UG/PG in Environmental Sciences.
• Environmental officers in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environment Protection Department (EPD) and Ministry of Climate Change.
• Research Officers in different fields working on environmental issues in Govt.,  Public and Private sector at National and International levels.
• Environmental Consultants.
• Area Safety Officers.
• Health and Safety Officers in Industrial sector.
• Waste Management Officers in Hospitals.
• Conservation Hydrologist in WAPDA.
• Programme Officers in  Project Management Units (MPUs).
• Director of Waste Management  e.g. Lahore Waste Management Company.
• Environmental Impact Assessment Officers.
• Environment Journalists.
• And many other options like NGOs, WWF Pakistan.

Rules and regulations

The 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 seats

Allocation of seats for M. Phil Environmental Sciences will be determined by Academic Council for each year enrolments.

Eligibility:

1. BS Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering (4 year Program)
2. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
3. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Engg.
4. B.Sc. (Hons.) Animal Sciences
5. B.Sc. (Hons.) Microbiology
6. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or MBBS
7. B.Sc. (Hons.) / BS (4 year Program) / M.Sc. in Botany, Chemistry / Biochemistry, Zoology,
8. Microbiology, Engineering

Semester-Wise Workload