Postgraduate Programs 2021/22
Master of Science Program in Environmental Health and Safety
GENERAL INFORMATION
Award Title

Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety

Program Short Name

MSc(EHS)

Mode of Study

Both full- and part-time

Normative Program Duration

Full-time : 1 year
Part-time : 2 years

The courses will be conducted on weekday evenings/Saturdays at HKUST.

Program Fee

Local students : HK$110,000
Non-local students : HK$130,000

Students who take additional course(s) or need to retake any courses are required to pay HK$4,333 for each additional credit.

Offering Unit

Department of Ocean Science

Program Advisor

Program Director:
Prof Hongbin LIU, Chair Professor of Ocean Science

Website

http://oces.ust.hk/programs-pg-msc-ehs

Enquiry

ocesmsc@ust.hk

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Environmental Health and Safety is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide springboard training to current and prospective environmental professionals. The program aims to educate students with cutting-edge knowledge in environmental health and safety, and equip them with the skills to integrate the knowledge into real life situations and identify emerging environmental problems.

Currently, this is the only environment-related MSc program in Hong Kong that focuses on health and safety issues. The curriculum covers the scientific, technical, legal and social issues that underpin environmental health practices, food safety, hazards and risks assessment, and occupational health and safety. Students will view environmental health and safety as an integral component of health protection and improvement. Graduates from the program can advance their careers in relevant government and private sectors.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply advanced knowledge from a variety of environmental/health related science disciplines to view environmental health in an integrated approach to improve health protection;
  2. Evaluate the impact of environmental stress on the health and safety of nature (ecosystems), as well as on the physical health and social well-being of humans;
  3. Analyze contemporary environmental health and safety issues in a local and regional context; and
  4. Apply and develop strategies and solutions to tackle environmental problems.
CURRICULUM

  1. Minimum Credit Requirement

    30 credits 
     

  2. Foundation Courses  

    12 credits
     

ENVS 5111
ENVS 5114
ENVS 5115
ENVS 5117

 

  1. Elective Courses

    18 credits
     

ENVS 5112
ENVS 5113
ENVS 5116
ENVS 5118
ENVS 5119
ENVS 5120
ENVS 6111*
EVSM 5220
EVSM 5230
JEVE 5320
JEVE 5420
JEVE 5440
JEVE 5530
* ENVS 6111 may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

 

  1. Remarks

    Part-time students may take a maximum of 9 credits in each term.

 

Last update: 31 July 2019

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
 

1. General Admission Requirements of the University

  • Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.

2. English Language Admission Requirements

Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:

  • TOEFL-iBT: 80*

  • TOEFL-pBT: 550

  • TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)

  • IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5

* refers to the total score in one single attempt


Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if

  • their first language is English, or

  • they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.

3. Program-Specific Admission Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with second class honors in Life Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related area

4. Additional Information

  • Applicants should have a proven record of good academic performance, be proficient in English and must demonstrate strong interest in environmental health and safety issues.

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