Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences
About This Programme
A master's in environment and sustainability sciences (36 credit hours) covering environmental analysis, sustainability policy and management.
Course Highlights
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 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.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 36. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 130-131.
- ENV600 Environmental Sciences & Ecosystem
- ENV601 Science Communication and Writing
- ENV610 Sustainability Planning and
- ENV615 Environmental Impact Assessment
- ENV655 Liquid & Solid Waste Management
- ENV690 Experimental Design & Data Analysis
- ENV693 and Environmental Technology
- ENV699 Thesis in Environmental Science &
- ENV611 Renewable Resources & Mixed
- ENV620 Occupational Health and Safety
- ENV625 Environmental Protection
- ENV630 Advanced Environmental Policy
- ENV656 5. Knowledge & Practice of Ethics:
- ENV660 Restoration Ecology
- ENV665 Environmental Microbiology
- ENV670 Coastal and Terrestrial and Environments
- ENV695 Environmental Field Expedition
Entry Requirements
A non-refundable application fee of AED 420 applies.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in environmental consulting, sustainability, government and research, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Zayed University holds US institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and national accreditation from the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
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 (2.5 for conditional admission).
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Environmental Science
Campus
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 45,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply to Zayed University Graduate Admissions with transcripts and supporting documents, and pay the AED 420 application fee.