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Master of Science in Applied Environmental Science (General)

AS7-O11-23p Institute of Applied Sciences Department of Applied Sciences

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2026/27
It is recommended that you visit How to Apply for further information regarding how to submit an online application, as well as important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
MQF / EQF LevelLevel 7
Duration3 Years Part-time
ECTS Credits90 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

Course Description

The Master of Science in Applied Environmental Science takes an interdisciplinary approach into the investigation of processes that control the earth and its environment. The programme will deliver all necessary knowledge and skills to seize opportunities presented by new developments in areas such as global cycles, biogeochemistry, sustainable technologies, waste and water treatment, environmental pollution assessment and remediation, and natural hazard. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of environmental issues, with topics related to the analysis, understanding and management of human-environmental systems by exploring the basics of system analysis and ecosystem theory. By understanding human-environmental interactions through land-use conflicts between agriculture, environmental protection, urban expansion, water management, tourism etc., students will be able to link advanced methods of system analysis and ecological modelling with modern methods of natural resource management. Issues associated with the relationship between material/energy resources, the environment and sustainable development will be a recurring theme in this programme.

Fees:

Fees apply – Further information through MG2i (MCAST Gateway to Industry)

Career Opportunities

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a recognised MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification, with at least 180 ECTS credits, in any from the fields of Engineering, Environment, Physics, Geography, Biology, or Chemistry.

Applicants found eligible as per above, will also be asked to successfully complete a Master’s Programme Suitability Interview

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/ 

Other notes related to this programme

In the absence of above entry requirements, applicants aged 27 years and over, can submit an application under the Maturity Clause…. but must present a recognised MQF/EQF Level 5 (minimum 120 ECTS credits) qualification, or its equivalent, in the fields mentioned above in the Entry Requirement section, together with clear evidence of a minimum of five (5) years (full time) of direct and relevant professional experience.

Applicants under Maturity Clause, will be asked to sit for a combined Maturity and Master’s Suitability Interview.

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