M.E in Environmental Engineering is a postgraduate course having course duration of 2 years. The course is offered in a semester pattern. The course study helps the candidate to gain in depth knowledge on the effective management of environment. Proper management of waste and other hazardous materials can be done by the application of environmental engineering. By pursuing the course, the candidate gains skills on the design and manufacture of Biological Treatment Systems, Physico-Chemical Treatment Systems, etc. All these methods are used for the effective treatment of waste and other hazardous materials.

Advantages or Benefits of Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

The course study helps the candidate to enrich their theoretical knowledge and to gain technical expertise in environment management. Interested candidates can opt for higher study options after completion of the course. This will be much useful for candidates who are concerned to build up a career in research or in educational sector. The postgraduate degree in Environmental Engineering helps the candidate to enjoy hi-designated job positions in reputed firms.

Eligibility required for Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

The candidate who has completed their B.Tech degree in Environmental Engineering or other related subjects can apply for the course. The qualifying examination must be passed from a recognized educational institution with minimum 50% marks. The admission to the course is offered on the basis of the marks obtained in GATE exam. Those who are unable to attend the GATE exam or those who disqualify in the same should pass the entrance exams carried by the institution that offers the course. Anyway, GATE score is necessary to get admission in top engineering colleges that offer the course.

Admission Procedure of Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

The admission details of the job can be collected from the official website of the institution that offers the course. Here they can find details on the admission process and the number of seats available. The candidate should go through such details before starting the application process. After understanding the details clearly, the candidate can start with the application process. Those who have filled the application can submit the same to the designated end before the closing date.

Colleges offering Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

• A.C. College of Engineering and Technology
• Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology
• Allahabad University
• Anna University - Chennai
• Anna University - Tiruchirappalli
• Bangalore University
• Bengal Engineering and Science University
• Bhilai Institute of Technology
• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University
• Government College of Technology, Coimbatore
• Gujarat Technological University
• Hindustan University
• North Maharashtra University
• P.D.A. College of Engineering
• Periyar Maniammai University
• Pravara Rural College of Engineering
• Punjab Engineering College - University of Technology
• Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
• Samrat Ashok Technological Institute
• Sardar Patel College of Engineering
• Sathyabama University
• University of Delhi
• University of Pune
• Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variar Engineering College

Course Curriculum of Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

Semester-I

• Statistics for Environmental Engineers
• Environmental Chemistry Environmental Microbiology Transport of Water and Wastewater
• Principles and Design of Physico-Chemical Treatment Systems

Practical

• Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
• Environmental Microbiology Laboratory

Semester-II

• Principles and Design of Biological Treatment Systems
• Air Pollution Control
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Elective I Elective II

Practical

• Unit Operations and Processes Laboratory

Semester-III

• Environmental and Socio-economic Impact Assessment Elective III Elective IV

Practical

• Project Work (Phase-I)
• Practical Training (4 weeks)
• Seminar

Semester-IV

• Project Work

Electives

• Industrial Wastewater Pollution- Prevention and Control
• Air and Water Quality Modeling
• Soil Pollution Engineering
• Environment, Health and Safety in Industries
• Environmental Quality Monitoring
• Remote Sensing and GIS Applications in Environmental Management
• Climate change and Adaptation
• Marine pollution and Control
• Membrane Technologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Policies and Legislation
• Environmental Risk Assessment and Management

Text Books on Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

• Chemistry for Environmental Engineering by Sawyer, McCarty, and Parkin
• Environmental Chemistry by Manahan
• General Microbiology by Pelczar, Chan, and Krieg
• General Microbiology by Stannier
• General Biochemistry by Larinzar
• Microbiology by Sharma
• Microbiology by Krueger and Johansson
• Microbiology by Tortora, Funke and Case
• Microbiology for Sanitary Engineers by McKinney
• Water and Wastewater Engineering by Fair, and Geyer
• Water Supply and Sewerage by Steel and McGhee
• Environmental Engineering by Peavy, Rowe and Tchobanoglous
• Water and Wastewater Technology by Hammer and Hammer
• Water Supply Engineering (Environmental Engineering Vol.-I) by Garg
• Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering by Raju
• Water Supply and Treatment by Kshirsagar
• Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering by Punmia
• Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering by Birdie
• Air Pollution Control Theory by Martin Crawford
• Air Pollution: Its Origin and Control by Wark and Warner
• Air Pollution Control Engineering by Rao and Rao
• Handbook of Air Pollution Control by Mycock, McKenna and Theodore
• Air pollution and control by C.S. Rao
• Environmental Engineering by Peavy, Rowe and Tchobanoglous
• Air Pollution Control Theory by Martin Crawford
• Air Pollution: Its Origin and Control by Wark and Warner
• Air Pollution Control Engineering by Rao and Rao
• Air Pollution Control Engineering by Nevers
• Handbook of Air Pollution Control by Mycock, McKenna and Theodore
• Engineering and Technology by Suess and Craxford
• Air pollution and control by C.S. Rao

Job and career after Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

M.E graduates in Environmental Engineering can find enough career opportunities in industrial firms as well as in governmental organizations. They can get in to senior job positions in Pollution Control as well as in Auditing firms. These professionals are highly demanded in governmental assessment committees and in research firms. The main role of the candidates in these firms is to analyze and to submit reports on the risk associated with various scheduled environmental projects.  Job positions also arise in firms involved in wastewater management, in agricultural firms, etc. Those with NET qualification can apply for a faculty post in government colleges. The main employment areas in Environmental Engineering are mentioned here.

• Wastewater management
• Radiation protection
• Hazardous waste management
• Land management
• Water supply
• Solid waste disposal
• Toxic supplies control

Remuneration after Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

The compensation packages offered for M.E graduates in environmental engineering are comparatively high. The entry-level salary package may fall with in the range between Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- per month. This may reach in the range of  Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month with in time duration of 1-2 years. Teaching jobs in governmental colleges offer salary with in the range of Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month.  One can expect higher-level salary packages according to his performance and expertise in the job.