This International M.S. Program in Environmental Science(ERA) is a two-year program. The academic year is divided into two semesters of approximately eighteen weeks each. The first semester begins in June and the second semester in November. The language of instruction for all courses is English. Courses are organized in three sections: core courses, elective courses and a research thesis.

Core courses are designed to provide a common grounding for students entering the program from different backgrounds. These courses are compulsory for all students and are as follows :

Principles and methods of environmental monitoring and risk assessment due to anthropogenic activities. Basic techniques for collecting biological and environmental data. Using of data collected to assess the environmental risk.

The social, political and ecological aspects of wildlife conservation and practical methods for achieving wildlife conservation objectives. The practical course will consist of a short project of the student's choice, visits to local sites of conservation interest and a field course in a national park.

The effects of various human impacts, including water pollution, on the aquatic biota. Various methods of monitoring and management on selected on-site projects.

Various human impacts on terrestrial biota. Various method of monitoring, using bioindicators and management at selected on-site projects.

Steps in environmental chemical analysis: problem defining, sampling, choice of methods, sample pretreatment, analysis, data evaluation, interpretation and reporting. Standard methods and regulation. Quality assurance. Common chemical parameters in environmental analysis.

Theory, techniques, instrumentation and applications of various instrumental methods with emphasis on qualitative and quantitative analyses of environmental samples. Techniques include gas and high performance liquid chromatography (GC and HPLC), atomic spectroscopy, flow injection analysis (FIA) and electroanalytical methods.

Concepts of environmental impact assessment (EIA) with regards to the process of predicting the impact of human activities on the environment with proposed mitigation measures through systematic approaches ; legal status of EIA in selected countries and case studies.

Overview of international and national standard and regulations in Environmental Law. Roles of government in environmental risk assessment and protection.

Thesis : Following the success of formal course work, students will engage in individual project research related to their particular interests. To complete the program, each student must submit a thesis of an acceptable standard based on original research.