M.Sc. Environmental & Occupational Health
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
The M.Sc. Environmental & Occupational Health program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate course designed to prepare students to identify, assess, and manage environmental and workplace health risks. The program equips students with the skills to address critical public health issues related to environmental hazards, occupational safety, and sustainability.
This program focuses on equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills from 1st semester itself. The curriculum emphasizes environmental health sciences, occupational risk assessment, pollution control, and public health policy. With hands-on training, internships, and research projects, graduates emerge as professionals ready to contribute to industries, government agencies, research institutions, and NGOs focusing on environmental and occupational health. Enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Environmental & Occupational Health along with plenty of job opportunities globally.
Course Details
Description: 2 Years Degree Program
No. of Credits: 80 minimum and as specified
A B.Sc. degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Life Sciences, or an equivalent field with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
The M.Sc. Environmental & Occupational Health curriculum spans 4 semesters, combining advanced theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The final semester includes a project and internship for real-world exposure.
Semester | Name of the Subject |
Semester 1 | Advanced Environmental Science, Principles of Occupational Health, Environmental Epidemiology, Pollution Control Technologies, Practical: Environmental Sampling and Analysis |
Semester 2 | Environmental Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Biostatistics in Environmental Health, Environmental Policy and Governance, Practical: Workplace Hazard Assessment |
Semester 3 | Climate Change and Health Impacts, Advanced Occupational Health Risk Assessment, Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Disaster Management and Emergency Response, Practical: Risk Management Simulations |
Semester 4 | Thesis/Research Project: Independent research on an environmental or occupational health topic. |
Internship: Practical exposure in industries, environmental monitoring organizations, NGOs, or government agencies focusing on health risk assessment, policy implementation, or workplace safety management. |
- Environmental Risk Assessment: Proficiency in assessing and mitigating environmental health risks.
- Workplace Safety Management: Skills in identifying and managing occupational hazards.
- Policy and Governance: Understanding of environmental and occupational health policies and regulatory compliance.
- Toxicology and Risk Analysis: Expertise in evaluating the health effects of toxic substances and workplace exposures.
- Disaster Management Skills: Ability to design and implement emergency response strategies.
- Research and Data Analysis: Proficiency in using statistical tools for analyzing environmental and occupational health data.
- Certification in Industrial Hygiene and Safety Management: Training in occupational health and safety standards.
- Certification in Environmental Risk Assessment and Policy: Advanced training in addressing environmental hazards.
- Certification in Pollution Control Technologies: Specialized knowledge in managing and reducing environmental pollution.
- Certification in Climate Change and Health Impact Assessment: Skills in assessing health risks associated with climate change.
- Certification in Workplace Safety and Ergonomics: Training in improving workplace design and safety protocols.
- Ph.D. in Environmental or Occupational Health Sciences.
- Fellowship in Climate Change and Sustainability.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Safety and Risk Management.
- Advanced certifications in Environmental Law or Sustainability Practices.
Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
0-3 years | Environmental Health Analyst, Occupational Safety Officer, Pollution Control Specialist | ₹5,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 per annum |
3-5 years | Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Policy Advisor, Risk Assessment Specialist | ₹7,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 per annum |
5-10 years | Workplace Safety Manager, Environmental Compliance Officer, Disaster Management Consultant | ₹10,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 per annum |
10+ years | Director of Environmental Health Programs, Chief Occupational Health Officer | ₹15,00,000+ per annum |
Fee Structure Per Academic Year
| Tuition Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Scholarship | ||
| 125000 ₹ | 10000 ₹ | Above 90% – 25000 ₹ | Between 80-90% – 12500 ₹ | Between 70-80% – 6250 ₹ |
