Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources
- Programme Code: MEN
- Duration: 2 Years
- Study time: Fulltime/Weekend
- Intake: August
Overview
In terms of policy context, this program is structured to meet the basic requirements that fit into Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), African Union Vision 2063, Uganda Vison 2040, Uganda national development plan. According to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next 15 years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet. It states, “We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment and determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the need of the present and future generations” Goal 15 is to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
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The Msc. ENR programme is to produce mid-career level scientists to meet the immediate demand for environment and resource management specialists. This will be fulfilled through working closely with rural farmers, research and educational programmes that link advances in fundamental and applied biological sciences to indigenous and contemporary development issues.
The goal of this programme is to establish a new training programme of management in the environment and natural resources, that will use an integrated, multidisciplinary and participatory tools and methodologies to produce quality mid-career level training to scientists to enable them lead efforts to increase the productivity of rural resources, biodiversity, reduce poverty and hunger and combat climate change. This will be achieved through a joint effort and interaction of technical expertise in rural resource management and planning, rural farming communities and national and district planning authorities. Collaborative arrangements with various universities, UN agencies, and research institutions will be made in order to increase the exchange of ideas and adaptive techniques and methodologies.
The programme objectives are to produce graduates that will be able to:
- Apply theoretical knowledge in natural resources and the environment to promote sustainable production.
- Utilize their skills to analyse relationships between agricultural production, natural resource depletion, climate change, pollution and land degradation and develop innovative methods and mitigate their effects.
- Promote professional development through multidisciplinary approaches to solve challenges in environment and natural resources.
Entry Requirements
The MENR program is a multi-disciplinary program that will admit students with a background in biological science, Agriculture, physical sciences, environment, and natural sciences. For entry into the master‘s programme, applicants should possess:
- At least a second class degree in Geography, Biology, Agriculture, Land use, Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental Health, Forestry, Engineering, and Architecture.
- Any other discipline deemed relevant by Kabale University in accordance with NCHE regulations.
Fees Structure
- Tuition Fees per Semester (East African): UGX 1,500,000
- Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans): $730
Application and selection
Course details
FIRST YEAR – SEMESTER ONE | ||||||
CODE | COURSE NAME | LH | PH | CH | CU | |
Common Core Courses | ||||||
ME6101 | Earth Systems Science | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME6102 | Applied Meteorology and Climatology | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME6103 | Applied Statistics | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME6104 | Computer Application For Research | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream A (Environmental Management) | ||||||
ME6105 | Land Degradation Assessment and Restoration | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream B (Natural Resources Development) | ||||||
ME6106 | Economics of Natural Resource Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream C (Wildlife Conservation) | ||||||
ME6107 | Management of Protected Areas and Biodiversity | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Elective Courses | ||||||
ME6108 | Integrated Pest Management | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
ME6109 | Natural Resource Extension and Communication | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
ME6110 | Climate Change and Environment | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
Sub-total Credit Units | 23 | |||||
FIRST YEAR – SEMESTER TWO | ||||||
CODE | COURSE NAME | LH | PH | CH | CU | |
Common Core Courses | ||||||
ME6201 | East African Environment and Natural Resources | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME6202 | Research Methods | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME6203 | Environmental Law and Policy | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME6204 | Scholarly Writing and Publication Skills | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream A (Environmental Management) | ||||||
ME6205 | Environmental Health Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream B (Natural Resources Development) | ||||||
ME6206 | Integrated Water Resources Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream C (Wildlife Conservation) | ||||||
ME6207 | Rangeland and Forest Ecology | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Electives | ||||||
ME6208 | Agroforestry and Land Management | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
ME6209 | Rural Development | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
ME6210 | Natural Resources Governance | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
Sub-total Credit Units | 23 | |||||
YEAR TWO – SEMESTER ONE | ||||||
Common Core Course | ||||||
ME 6301 | Remote Sensing and GIS | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME 6302 | Environmental Impact Assessment and Evaluation | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
ME 6303 | Sustainable Waste Disposal Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream A (Environmental Management) | ||||||
ME6304 | Disaster Preparedness and Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream B (Natural Resources Development) | ||||||
ME 6305 | Population, Development and Environment | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Core for Stream (Wildlife Conservation) | ||||||
ME6306 | Wildlife Management and Conservation | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |
Sub-total Credit Units | 16 | |||||
YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO | ||||||
ME 6401 | Dissertation | 5 | ||||
Total Credit Units | 67 | |||||
L = Lecture hours, CH = Contact Hours, FH = Field Hours, CU = Credit Units.