M.Sc holders in Environmental Science can try for higher education courses like M. Tech in Earth and Environmental Sciences, M.Phil in Environmental Sciences, Ph.D in Environmental Science and Management, and Ph.D in Earth Science. Other than higher studies, those interested in jobs can start up their career in the profiles of Project Assistant’, ‘Junior Research Fellow’, Lecturer/Asst Professor’, or ‘Junior/Senior Consultant’. National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology (IHBT), Central University of Punjab, etc is some of the firms where these candidates can apply for a job.

Higher Study Options after M.Sc in Environmental Science

• Master of Philosophy in Environment and Sustainable Development
• Master of Philosophy in Environmental Biology
• Master of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences
• Master of Technology in Climate Science
• Master of Technology in Disaster Management
• Master of Technology in Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Master of Technology in Environmental Science and Technology
• Master of Technology in Environmental Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environment and Sustainable Development
• Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental Science and Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environment Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Biology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science and Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science: Environmental Education
• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science and Risk Management

Career Avenues after M.Sc in Environmental Science

M.Sc in Environmental Science offers immense career opportunities to skilled candidates. They can join as ‘Project Assistant’ in firms like National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH). Experience in environmental monitoring is preferred for the job position and selected candidates can earn around Rs. 12,000/- per month. Same salary package is offered for M.Sc (Environmental Science) graduates who take up the role of ‘Junior Research Fellow’ in Rain Forest Research Institute (RFRI). JRF positions are also offered in firms like Institute of Himalayan Bio-resource Technology (IHBT), and International Institute for Population Sciences. Project Asst jobs are also offered in firms like Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala, Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, and National Environmental Engineering Research Institute.

M.Sc holders in Environmental Science can try for ‘Lecturer/Asst Professor’ in Universities. NET qualified candidates can work with government colleges and can earn up to Rs. 42000/- per month. Central University of Punjab, University of Jammu, etc has recently invited applications for ‘Lecturer/Asst Professor’ to their department of environmental science.

M.Sc (Environmental Science) graduates who can work as Junior/Senior Consultant a have lucrative salary package. For the job profile of ‘Junior Consultant (Environmental Sciences/Life Sciences)’ at National Institute of Disaster Management, employees are offered with salary package around Rs. 35,000/- per month.