MASTER’S DEGREE Overview Program Objectives ESD Graduates
IN ENVIRONMENT
AND SUSTAINABLE
The master’s program in Environment and • Pursue a successful career in environment Master in ESD graduates will be able to guide
DEVELOPMENT Sustainable Development (ESD) is designed to and sustainable development related fields. their community in order to promote
equip students with valuable information and • Qualify for graduate studies in environment Environment and sustainable development
variety of professional skills to enhance their and sustainable development.
career prospects in environmental-related fields. • Serve the community in protecting the
The program has a truly interdisciplinary environment and achieving principles of
structure that investigates several scientific sustainable development.
Interdisciplinary program to fields and research domains. The research in
combine postgraduate study ESD thesis could pursue interests in almost all
areas of environmental protection and
with professional life. sustainable development such as energy, water, Program Intended Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods
waste, transportation, pollution, radiation
protection and measurements, etc.
• Implement advanced knowledge in fields of
environment and sustainable development. Master in ESD courses are delivered by
• Analyze complex environmental and instructors from the college of science and other
Target Groups colleges across the University of Bahrain. The
development problems.
• Compare and contrast alternative solutions to teaching methods include lectures, projects,
Master in ESD is designed for students,
environmental problems. field visits, self-studies and case studies.
graduates, researchers, managers,
administrative heads, decision makers, and • Synthesize contemporary emerging issues
technical staff working in the field of fields of environment and sustainable
environment and sustainable development. development.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Plan and execute original research in
environment and sustainable development.
• Develop independence and autonomy in life-
long learning.
Program Curriculum General Information Contact Details
Admission Requirements
Bachelor Degree with
Minimum GPA: 2.67 / 4 Prof. Mohammad El-Hilo
Core Courses (18 credits) Dean, College of Science
2 Letters of Recommendation
ESD 501: Environmental Science Written Exam (Or) Interview University of Bahrain
ESD 502: Environmental Law Tel. 17437555
ESD 503: Environmental Economics Email: [email protected]
English Proficiency
ESD 547: Research Methods
TOEFL (500) or IELTS (6)
ESD 504: Resource Management and Technology
ESD 511: Energy and the Environment Tuition Fees
Ms. Alya Fadhul
BD 140 per credit hour
Thesis Course (6 Credits) Information Specialist, Dean Office
ESD 548: Thesis Duration of Study College of Science,
Minimum of 2 years University of Bahrain
Elective Courses (9 Credits) Tel: 17437526
Maximum of 4 years
To Select 3 Courses From the Following List Email: [email protected]
ESD505 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
Program Structure
ESD506 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
ESD507 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (33 Credits)
ESD508 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
ESD509 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
ESD510 ENVIRONMENTAL STRESSES ON MAN
ESD514 DESERT ECOLOGY AND DESERTIFICATION
ESD515 CLIMATE CHANGES AND AIR POLLUTION
ESD516 GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM Core Courses
ESD519 BIOLOGICAL BIODIVERSITY
(18 credits)
ESD521 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
ESD522 LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT
ESD523 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE GULF REGION
ESD524 ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN THE GULF STATES Elective Courses
ESD525 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT (9 credits)
ESD526 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
ESD527 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYSIS
ESD528 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF LIVING RESOURCES
ESD529 ECOSYSTEMS OF THE ARABIAN GULF Thesis
ESD531 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY (6 credits)
ESD534 MARINE POLLUTION
ESD538 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
ESD541 OIL POLLUTION
ESD542 ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGY
ESD544 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ESD545 NVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
ESD546 SPECIAL TOPICS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
