Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Management
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management
PGD(EVSM)
MSc(EVSM)
PGD
Full-time : 1 year
Part-time : 1.5 years
MSc
Full-time : 1-1.5 years
Part-time : 2.5 years
PGD: HK$75,000
MSc: HK$150,000
The program fee does not cover any additional credits. New students admitted with credit transfer are also required to pay the full program fee.
TPG Programs Coordinator (Environment and Sustainability):
Prof Arthur P S LAU, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Education
The Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Master of Science (MSc) Programs in Environmental Science and Management prepare graduates to tackle the rapidly developing environmental and sustainability issues in Hong Kong and the surrounding region. The multidisciplinary programs offer a unique opportunity to combine advanced environmental science and management courses with engineering electives to help broaden capabilities. They strengthen knowledge in important environmental and sustainability concepts and enhance the ability to address local, regional and global sustainability challenges through proper technical and management strategies.
The PGD Program provides flexibility for students who are unable to commit the time and financial resources required by the MSc Program.
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain and provide possible solutions to local and global environmental problems with their social and economic contexts using advanced scientific and management knowledge and concepts;
- Evaluate environmental impacts with scientific and evidence-based approaches;
- Analyze contemporary and emerging environmental issues from different disciplinary and stakeholder perspectives;
- Appropriately communicate an environmental agenda to different stakeholders; and
- Develop strategies and solutions to promote sustainability in government, business or educational sectors.
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Minimum Credit Requirement
PGD: 15 credits
MSc: 30 credits
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Credit Transfer
Subject to the approval of the Program Director and the University regulations governing credit transfer, a maximum of 6 credits can be transferred to the PGD Program, whereas a maximum of 9 credits can be transferred to the MSc Program.
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Foundation Courses
PGD: 6 credits
MSc: 12 credits
- Environmental Management Courses
- Environmental Science Courses
- Elective Courses
PGD: 9 credits
MSc: 18 credits
Surplus foundation course credits will be counted toward the elective requirement.
- Environmental Management Courses
- Environmental Science Courses
- Others
- Remarks
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PGD students are required to take a minimum of two Environmental Science courses and two Environmental Management courses. For each area, at least one course must be chosen from the foundation courses, and the other can be from either the foundation or elective courses.
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MSc students are required to take a minimum of three Environmental Science courses and three Environmental Management courses. For each area, at least two courses must be chosen from the foundation courses, and the remaining course can be from either the foundation or elective courses.
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Part-time students may take a maximum of 9 credits in each term.
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Students admitted to the PGD Program may subsequently apply for transfer to the MSc Program subject to the approval of the Program Director, and vice versa. Students must apply for the program transfer at least one regular term prior to the completion of the PGD Program.
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
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TOEFL-iBT: 80 *
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TOEFL-pBT: 550
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TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 *
* Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.
Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if
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their first language is English, or
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they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
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A bachelor's degree with second class honors
Apply online before the application deadlines.
HK$400
For 2025/26 Fall Term Intake (commencing in Sep 2025):
Non-local Applicants*
Full-time: 1 Jun 2025
Part-time: 1 Jun 2025
Local Applicants
Full-time: 30 Jun 2025
Part-time: 30 Jun 2025
* Applicants are considered as non-local students if they hold (i) student visa/ entry permit; or (ii) visa under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG); or (iii) dependent visa/entry permit who were 18 years old or above when they were issued with such visa/ entry permit by the Director of Immigration. For details on student visa/ entry permit requirements, please click here.
