Engineering in Environmental Engineering Courses in India

Environmental engineering is a division of engineering that applies the knowledge of science and engineering principles to preserve and improve the environment such as water, air and soil resources in order to provide healthy environment. Through increased use of chemicals in industry and agricultural, the environment has become severely polluted. Skilled professionals in this field are called as environmental engineers. They are concerned with nationwide and worldwide environmental issues. They study and try to reduce the effects of ozone depletion, global warming, automobile emissions and acid rain. They are also concerned in the protection of wildlife.

Scope in environmental sciences: -

Environmental engineers and scientists are playing a major role in protecting the environment.  Many environmental scientists and biologists are being employed in textile mills, refineries, fertilizer plants, food processing, distilleries, mines and other industries in order to for monitoring the levels of pollution. Even NGO’s are employing a large number of environmentalists.  The industries have become more conscious about the environmental issues and henceforth want to manage their resources in a better way.

List of Courses: -

• Diploma in Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering
• Master of Engineering in Environment Management
• Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering   
• Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering
• Master of Technology in Environmental Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering
• Masters of Philosophy in Environmental Technology

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as biology, maths and chemistry. For IITs, It is mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E).  The duration for the course is 4 years.

PG:

The eligibility criteria for pursuing a master’s degree are holding a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for the course is 2 years.

Specializations

Some of its specialized fields are: -

• Public Health
• Industrial Hygiene
• Radiation Protection
• Air Pollution Control
• Land Management
• Wastewater Management
• Solid Waste Disposal
• Toxic Materials Control
• Geo-Environmental Engineering
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Design and Construction of Landfills