Overview
The curriculum is designed to equip the student to apply knowledge of concepts and principles of environmental science and technology to effectively serve society in a variety of roles and ways to address its environmental challenges. The student is also trained to apply the acquired skills in entrepreneurship, business, community, government and other vocational settings. This would contribute significantly to curb unemployment challenges of the country. The programme is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast.
Entry requirements
A candidate seeking admission to MSc Degree programme must:
- Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in either Science or its related degree or an appropriate field of study from a recognised University.
- Submit an official transcript of academic records.
- Submit at least two referee reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
- Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the Faculty and the Department. These may include relevant work experience, a written entrance examination and/or an interview.
Special Admissions
In special cases, an applicant who does not have a first degree but is adjudged suitable may be admitted into the M.Sc. programme. Such an applicant must:
- Have special knowledge and considerable experience in his/her area of interest.
- Have at least GCE ‘O’ Level/ SSCE/WASSCE passes in English Language and Mathematics.
- Have a Diploma in the relevant field of study
- Be at least 40 years of age.
- Submit a transcript of his/her academic records.
- Pass a selection interview.
A candidate who possesses a First Degree in the Third Class or Pass and who has at least three (3) years working experience in the relevant discipline may also be considered for admission into the MSc. programme. Such candidates will need to pass written exams and an oral interview before admission.
Stream:
Weekend
Campus:
Akuapem-Akropong
Programme Structure
YEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE
| Course code | No. | Course Title | T | P | C |
| Core courses | |||||
| NRMP | 801 | Conservation Biology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 803 | Ecosystem Assessment and Management | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 805 | Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| UCMP | 803 | Research Methods | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| EHSP | 815 | Internship | 3 | 3 | |
| Option 1 – Fisheries and Aquaculture: Maximum of 6 credits | |||||
| Elective Courses (2) | |||||
| NRMP | 807 | Principles of aquaculture | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 809 | Aquatic Ecology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Option 2 – Forestry and Forest Resources: Maximum of 6 credits | |||||
| Elective Courses (2) | |||||
| NRMP | 811 | Silviculture | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 813 | Plantation Forestry | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 815 | Natural Resources Economics | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 817 | Forest Biometrics | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Option 3– Wildlife Management: Maximum of 6 credits | |||||
| Elective Courses (2) | |||||
| NRMP | 819 | Animal Behavioural Ecology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 821 | Wildlife Population Dynamics | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 823 | Ecology and Management of Wetlands | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 21 | ||||
| YEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO | |||||
| Core courses | |||||
| NRMP | 802 | Soil Ecology and Management | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 804 | Biological Population Statistics | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 808 | Environmental Communication Skills | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| EHSP | 804 | Seminar Presentation | 3 | 3 | |
| EHSP | 818 | Dissertation | 6 | 6 | |
| Option 1 – Fisheries and Aquaculture: Maximum of 4 credits | |||||
| Electives (2) | |||||
| NRMP | 810 | Fisheries management | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 812 | Ichthyology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 814 | Ecology of Fishes | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 816 | Marine Ecology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Option (2) – Forestry and Forest Resources: Maximum of 4 credits | |||||
| Electives (2) | |||||
| NRMP | 818 | Plant and Animal Systematics | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 820 | Plant Morphology, Anatomy & Physiology | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 822 | Forest Resources and Sustainability | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Option (3)– Wildlife Management: Maximum of 4 credits | |||||
| Electives (2) | |||||
| NRMP | 824 | Ecology and Management of Vertebrates | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 826 | Ecology and Management of Invertebrates | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| NRMP | 828 | Protected Area Management | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 24 | ||||