With the input of significant funding a new Environmental Laboratory has been established. The programme of study leading to the M.A.Sc. degree is offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science in conjunction with the Faculty of Science. It is one of three degrees obtainable through the joint programme but is the only one offered through instruction in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. All programmes are guided and approved by a Board of Studies. Students who wish to apply to the program must have a background in Engineering or Science.
Admission is limited and competitive.
To be considered for admission, applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an Honours degree in Science with at least a B average, or equivalent, from an institution recognized by the university. The first three courses are offered by the Faculty of Science and the remaining three by the Faculty of Engineering. Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology gives an overview of the important chemical aspects and concepts in solution chemistry, chemical equilibria and organic chemistry. The course, Applied Ecology, explores issues in Environmental Biology from an ecological perspective. Course work in Environmental Sampling and Pollutant Analysis includes environmental sampling methods, storage and preservation of environmental samples, theoretical and laboratory analysis of water, sediment, soil, solids, liquids and sludges, as well as the statistical analysis of data.