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Akansha Bisht

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If you are interested in pursuing MSc Environmental Science course with a distance college, here are a few options you may like:

Distance MSc Environmental Science Colleges

Tuition Fee

Vidyasagar University

INR 41,000

IGNOU 

INR 15,600

NOU Patna

INR 11,200

BRAOU Hyderabad 

INR 30,000

IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong

INR 15,000

Note: The information is sourced from various official sites and may vary. 

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Akansha Bisht

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IIT Bombay offers MSc Environmental Science. The course that it offers is an integrated course of MSc + PhD Environmental Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay is a 6-year course at the PG level.

These integrated programs typically allow students to pursue both a Master's degree and a PhD in Environmental Science or a related discipline within a structured timeframe. 

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Akansha Bisht

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If you're interested in developing technologies or products derived from biological systems to solve various problems, Biotechnology might be the better fit. On the other hand, if you're passionate about understanding broader environmental issues, sustainability, and the impact of human activities on the environment, Environmental Science might align better with your goals.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars

MSc Environment Science

MSc Biotechnology

Course Level

Postgraduate

Postgraduate 

Course Duration

2 years

2 years

Course Fee

INR 432 - INR 4, 00,000

INR 40,000 – INR 2 Lacs annually

Entrance Exams

TISSNET, CUET PG, BHU PET

JNUEE, BHU PET, BITSAT, DUET PG, CUET PG

Top Colleges

Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Calcutta University, University of Hyderabad, Amity University

Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Job Profiles

Wildlife Conservationists, Waste Control and Management Officials, Eco-tourism Specialists, Pollution control researchers and officers, etc.

Environmental or Safety Specialist, Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, Research Associate, Clinical Research Centres, etc.

Average Annual Salary

INR 7,80,000 - INR 2, 50,000 LPA

INR 2 LPA - INR 6 LPA

Top Recruiters

Ernst & Young, Ashok Leyland, Goldman Sachs, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Wipro, Federal Bank, etc.

Hospitals, Laboratories, Clinics, Pharma companies, etc.

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Akansha Bisht

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If you're passionate about understanding and conserving specific animal species or working directly with animals, Zoology might be more suitable. On the other hand, if you're interested in broader environmental issues, sustainability, and how human activities impact the environment as a whole, Environmental Science might align better with your goals.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars

MSc Environment Science

MSc Zoology

Course Level

Postgraduate

Postgraduate 

Course Duration

2 years

2 years

Course Fee

INR 432 - INR 4, 00,000

INR 10,000 to 50,000

Entrance Exams

TISSNET, CUET PG, BHU PET

DUET, BHU PET, CUET PG 

Top Colleges

Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Calcutta University, University of Hyderabad, Amity University

Banaras Hindu University, Calcutta University, Bharathiar University, Osmania University

Job Profiles

Wildlife Conservationists, Waste Control and Management Officials, Eco-tourism Specialists, Pollution control researchers and officers, etc.

Zoologist, conservationist, wildlife biologist, wildlife educator, zoology faculty, zoology researcher and lab technician, etc.

Average Annual Salary

INR 7,80,000 - INR 2, 50,000 LPA

INR 4 LPA to 8 LPA 

Top Recruiters

Ernst & Young, Ashok Leyland, Goldman Sachs, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Wipro, Federal Bank, etc.

Agrochemical Companies, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Animal Clinics, Environmental and Ecosystem Management Sector, Aquariums, Medical Research, etc.

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Akansha Bisht

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Pursuing an MSc Environmental Science is worth it. MSc Environmental Science graduates can find work in a variety of industries, ranging from NGOs and government agencies to private organisations. Professionals have a variety of obligations in their respective professions. Some of the industries in which Environmental Science graduates can work are listed below:  

  • Journalism 
  • Photography 
  • Animal Research Centers
  • National Zoological Parks 
  • Forest Departments 
  • Colleges and Universities 
  • Pollution Control Boards
  • Food Processing Industries
  • Water Conservation Departments

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Akansha Bisht

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Candidates who have pursued an MSc in Environmental Science have a plethora of job opportunities in India. The list of core industries that an MSc Environmental Science graduate can work in is as follows:

  • Director
  • Lecturer & Professor
  • Research Fellow
  • Senior Catastrophe
  • Risk Modeller
  • Senior Programme Officer

The top government job profiles opted by MSc Environmental Science graduates are as follows:

  • Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeller
  • Executive Assistant

The top private job profiles opted by MSc Environmental Science graduates are as follows:

  • Senior Programme Officer
  • Environmental Technician

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MSc Environmental Science employment is available in a wide range of job profiles and sectors for graduates. Graduates with an MSc Environmental Science degree can find jobs in both the public and private sectors. Wildlife Filmmaker, environmental photographer, and more occupations are possible with my MSc Environmental Science degree.

The MSc Environmental Science programme prepares individuals for post-graduate work in some of the world's most prestigious and well-known institutions, businesses, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the World Economic Forum and the United Nations.

Due to the diversity of the curriculum that

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Environmental Science degree holders have a wide range of opportunities in the corporate and public sectors. As part of MSc Environmental Science, candidates can apply for research positions at government agencies. Candidates with an MSc Environmental Science can find several lucrative career prospects both in India and overseas.

Candidates can also check the pros of pursuing an MSc Environmental Science:

  • To learn more about living a sustainable lifestyle.
  • Understand how creatures behave in their natural environment.
  • To educate and raise awareness about environmental problems and issues.
  • To make better use of natural resources while minimis
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The MSc Environmental Science is a two-year programme designed to train professionals to address the expanding environmental and developmental issues, as well as the changes brought about by the transition to a more sustainable society. MSc Environmental Science provides an understanding of the socioeconomic causes and characteristics of pollution and degradation of the natural environment, as well as the consequences for humans, the atmosphere, ecosystems, and other animals.

The initiative will offer candidates the tools they need to conduct independent assessments of environmental challenges. candidates will be well-equipped to analyz

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Akansha Bisht

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Ecology, Atmospheric Science, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Chemistry, and Environmental Policy and Management are some popular subjects covered under Environmental Science courses, however, Environmental Science course syllabus varies according to the course level.

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