The Department of Environmental Science was established in 2002 as a result of restructuring of the now defunct Departments of Zoology and Botany. The courses of the Department undergo constant review to make them more relevant to national developmental and international needs. The competencies of the faculty members have competencies to solve environmental problems related ecosystem, ground/source to water, soil and atmospheric pollution, clean energy and the environment. We are student friendly Department where educational, emotional and social problems of students are catered for through effective guidance and counselling, and referrals where professional engagement is deemed fit. Our style in what we do is embracing, interdisciplinary approach, innovative teaching and mentoring our students. We strive to engage our students and promote a culture of belonging in order to let them grow in engaging future with passion for the environment.
MSc Environmental Science
Master of Science
Duration(s)
Aim(s)
Vision To create an efficient globally competitive Department that attract student’s world-wide in solving environmental challenges of our time Mission • Creating an environment for student’s engagement and faculty contributing to the intellectual growth of our students and solving environmental problems of our communities that reflects national nature. • Building upon the existing foundation in expanding Environmental Science programs to other Department within the University. • Putting Environmental Science into the national domain and eventually becoming a School in attracting students within the West Africa Sub-Region. • Liaising the Department of Environmental Science with respective industries, state institutions and professional bodies for transfer of knowledge and technology.
Objective(s)
The objectives of the programme are to produce high calibre professionals to:
- Sustainably manage the environment
- Help formulate appropriate environmental policies
- Offer expert advice on environmental issues to households, industry and policy formulators
- Research into environmental issues
Semester-by-semester schedule
3 YEARS PROGRAMME FOR MBA/MSC/MPHIL/MED/MA/MN/ETC ENTRY
This shows the course structure, showing each course's credit value for each semester.
Level 800
First SemesterLevel 800
Second Semester| Code | Title | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ENS804 | Environment Monitoring And Analysis | 3 |
| ENS805 | Environment Statistics | 3 |
| ENS806 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |
Components of the programme
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ENS801 | Conservation Of Natural Resources | 3 |
| ENS802 | Environment And Climate Change | 3 |
| ENS803 | Environment Law And Policy | 3 |
| ENS804 | Environment Monitoring And Analysis | 3 |
| ENS805 | Environment Statistics | 3 |
| ENS806 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Elective Courses
Entry Requirements
An applicant seeking admission to MSc degree programme must: Have obtained a good first degree at least second class (lower division) in any of the sciences and applied sciences from a recognized university and must pass a selection interview where necessary. Submit an official transcript of academic record. Submit, at least, two referee’s reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
About Department(s)
Employment prospects of graduates
There is an existing gap in expertise and the programme is expected to bridge the gap: Local Solutions for Energy Access, Appliances for Off-Grid Communities and Mini-grids Planning and Design etc. Graduates of the MPhil (Clean Energy and Environment) programme will also be equipped with knowledge and skills that will help address the inadequacies in the energy sector. The programme will allow the University to attract high-caliber and motivated students and staff as envisaged under Theme 4 of UCC’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027. Target Market and Employability Target Market:
- Engineers
- Environmentalists
- Researchers
- Geologists Employability:
- Energy sector
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Services
- Non-Governmental Agencies
Teaching Staff
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Prof. Hugh K Akotoye
Professor
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Prof. Frederick Ato Armah
Professor
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Prof. Alex Nii Moi Pappoe
Associate Professor
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Dr. Paul Kwame Essandoh
Senior Lecturer
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Prof. Ernest Kofi Amankwa Afrifa
Associate Professor
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Prof. Michael Miyittah-Kporgbe
Associate Professor
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Prof. Mohammed Augustine Takase
Associate Professor
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Dr. Isaac Mbir Bryant
Senior Lecturer
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Dr. Gertrude Lucky Aku Dali
Lecturer
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Dr. (Mrs.) Christiana Odumah Anderson
Lecturer