Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
About This Programme
Environmental science, sustainability and resource management.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
College Requirements
2 credit hours
- COSC501 Research Methods1 credit
- COSC502 Ethics of Scientific Research1 credit
Environmental Science Courses
9 credit hours
- BIOE601 Environmental Sciences3 credits
- BIOE602 Applied Ecology2 credits
- BIOE624 Sustainable Development2 credits
- PUBL655 Environmental Law2 credits
Elective Courses
13 credit hours selected from the list
Optional modules
- BIOE599 Independent Study3 credits
- BIOE603 Field Survey and Environmental Assessment2 credits
- BIOE604 Complementary Alternative Medicine2 credits
- BIOE615 Coastal and Marine Management2 credits
- BIOE616 Genetically Modified Organisms2 credits
- BIOE620 Environmental Awareness and Education2 credits
- BIOE623 Environmental Microbiology2 credits
- BIOE626 Air Quality and Climate Change2 credits
- BIOE627 Desert Ecology2 credits
- BIOE636 Seminar in Environmental Science1 credit
- GEOL574 Energy Resources2 credits
- GEOL632 Remote Sensing and GIS for Biodiversity Monitoring2 credits
- CHME626 Waste Management2 credits
- WATR602 Water Resources Management3 credits
- RGIS611 Advanced Remote Sensing2 credits
- STAT503 Applied Statistics2 credits
Thesis
6 credit hours
- COSR699 Thesis6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Environmental Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 34,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.