PMSCEVAFTT3-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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a first cycle degree in Science with Earth Systems as a main area of study obtained with Second Class Honours or better or
a first cycle degree in Science obtained with Second Class Honours or better in an area that is deemed relevant by the Board.

Applicants with a first cycle degree in Science with Earth Systems as a main area of study obtained with Third Class Honours may be admitted if they show evidence of significant experience in work relevant to the area of study of the Course, obtained after their first cycle degree. The admission of applicants under this paragraph may be made conditional on the results of an interview.

Eligible applicants may register as visiting students for individual study-units and obtain credit for them. Subject to approval by the Board, credits awarded for any such study-units may be transferred to the Course, provided that not more than seven years have elapsed from the successful completion of the study-unit.

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The MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment will provide you with the knowledge and expertise to work in environmental science. The industry is increasing its demands for graduates who are qualified in this field, and the course will therefore train you in monitoring approaches, handling of environmental data and assessing observed changes for the sake and responsible use of environmental resources. To ensure the responsible governance of our environment, the course will provide you with substantial and specific expertise. You will carry out environmental assessments and audits, handle environmental information, and work with geospatial data.

Students aiming to complete the Master of Science as full-time students are to treat all these study units as compulsory. However, students can also opt to complete individual or multiple study units leading to the award of a University certificate and/or diploma at the end of the academic year.


Year and Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMP5018	Dissertation	30 ECTS


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMP5025	Research Skills	5 ECTS
EMP5026	Environmental Impact Assessment	5 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMP5007	Remote Sensing for Earth Observation	5 ECTS
EMP5027	Methods in Data Analysis and Quality Assurance	5 ECTS
EMP5028	Environmental Noise Monitoring and Assessment	5 ECTS
EMP5029	Soil and Land Monitoring: Pollution and Remediation	5 ECTS


Semester 2 and Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMP5033	Practice in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment	12 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMP5030	Air Quality Monitoring and Assessment	5 ECTS
EMP5031	Water Monitoring and Assessment	8 ECTS
EMP5032	Habitat and Species Monitoring	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Institute of Earth Systems.

By the end of the course, you will:

Have knowledge of the major aspects of the environmental monitoring and assessment, including key concepts of environmental science, earth observation, environmental impacts assessment and monitoring of air, soil, water, habitat and biodiversity.
Demonstrate skills in the environmental monitoring and assessment, taking into consideration the interacting components of Earth Systems.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced environmental monitoring, facts, principles and practical aspects.
Communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences orally and in writing.
Retrieve and cite information, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, including retrieval of environmental information through online computer searches.
Evaluate, interpret and synthesise environmental information and related data.

Non EU Applicants:

Tuition Fees: Eur13,400
YR1: Eur13,400
Bench Fees: YR 1- Sem 1: Eur500 - YR 1-Sem 2: TBC

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As a graduate of the MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, you will have a wide range of career opportunities to choose from, ranging from both public and private sectors, as well as national and international agencies. This course is structured in a way that is able to nurture the skills that all graduates need for career improvement. Our MSc programme will give you the chance to;

work with local organisations on environmental matters and sustainability
participate in fieldwork and research methods abroad
specialise in different environmental monitoring research themes.
Work with environment-focused organisations on matters related to monitoring and assessment.

If you are interested in pursuing an academic career, or would like to further your knowledge and refine your research, then you may enrol in a doctorate programme with the University of Malta, or a foreign institution.