Program Name

Master of Engineering Program in Environmental Engineering (M.Eng. Environmental Engineering)

Vision

Master of Engineering Program in Environmental Engineering focuses on producing graduates with the high-level academic knowledge, especially targeted industry and future industry (S-Curve), which is an important mechanism to enhance the competitiveness of country. The curriculum offers coursed on environmental engineering technology such as technology for improving water quality and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste and hazardous waste management and circular economy

Mission

To provide high-quality graduate education in Environmental Engineering that integrates theoretical knowledge, advanced technologies, and practical applications in accordance with international standards; to develop graduates with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills capable of addressing environmental challenges in regional communities and industrial sectors; to promote research and innovation in support of sustainable development, particularly under the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); to foster collaboration with industry, government, and communities, especially in Southern Thailand, in order to generate practical and impactful solutions; and to cultivate professional ethics, social responsibility, leadership, effective communication skills in both Thai and English, as well as a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development

Program Educational Objective

1. Graduates possess cognitive knowledge and intellectual skills to apply concepts, theories, and bodies of knowledge in environmental engineering to address community problems in the regional context and Southern industrial sectors, in accordance with international standards.
2. Graduates are capable of applying research methodologies to solve environmental engineering problems in regional communities and Southern industrial sectors, in alignment with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model, the 20-Year National Strategy, and/or international development frameworks, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
3. Graduates demonstrate analytical skills in mathematics, along with proficiency in information technology and communication for environmental engineering practice, and the ability to pursue lifelong learning for continuous self-development.
4. Graduates exhibit the ability to work effectively in teams, both as leaders and followers, possess strong communication skills in environmental engineering contexts, and uphold academic integrity and professional ethics in addressing environmental issues.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• PLO1 Propose appropriate environmental management approaches for Southern industrial sectors in compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• PLO2 Design environmental pollution management systems for Southern industrial sectors based on sustainability-oriented economic concepts.
• PLO3 Utilize information technology for effective information retrieval to support lifelong learning.
• PLO4 Work collaboratively with others, demonstrating the ability to function effectively as both a leader and a team member to achieve common goals.
• PLO5 Present design outcomes or study results accurately in both Thai and English.
• PLO6 Demonstrate responsibility and uphold academic integrity and professional ethics in assigned tasks.

Study Plans

A1 (36 credits) and A2 (36 credits)

Thesis topics

1. Water and Wastewater Engineering
2. Air Pollution Control and Climate Change
3. Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy
4. Environmental Management and Sustainability
5. Innovative and Interdisciplinary Topics

Student Admissions

Plan A1

1. Graduated with a bachelor of environmental engineering or related field from an accredited institution have grade average point no less than 3.00 (from 4.00) or
2. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, but has other suitable qualification and experience, s/he may be considered to apply for admission by the program committee

Plan A2

1. Graduated with a bachelor of engineering such as chemistry engineering, industrial engineering; or bachelor of science such as chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, health science, public health science. Grade average point no less than 2.50 (from 4.00) or equivalent, or considered to apply for admission by the program committee, or
2. Graduated with a bachelor of all field engineering or bachelor of science such as chemistry, microbiology, environmental science, health science, public health science with at least 1 year of working experience in the field related to environmental engineering or related, or

**If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, but has other suitable qualification and experience, s/he may be considered to apply for admission by the program committee

Graduation Criteria

Plan A1

1. Submit a thesis and pass the final oral examination conducted by the thesis examination committee. The examination must be open to the public.
2. The thesis, or part of the thesis, must be published or at least disseminated in the form of a journal article, innovation, invention, or other scholarly work that is accessible in accordance with the regulations of the University Council. At least one output is required and must be approved by the Program Administrative Committee.
3. Pass a foreign language proficiency examination or an equivalent test, and fulfill all other qualifications and conditions for graduation as specified in the Graduate School announcement on the qualifications and requirements for graduates of master’s and doctoral degree programs.

Plan A2

1. Complete all required coursework as specified in the curriculum, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of not less than 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent, and submit a thesis and pass the final oral examination conducted by the thesis examination committee. The examination must be open to the public.
2. The thesis, or part of the thesis, must be published or at least disseminated in the form of a journal article, innovation, invention, or other scholarly work that is accessible in accordance with the regulations of the University Council. At least one output is required and must be approved by the Program Administrative Committee.
3. Pass a foreign language proficiency examination or an equivalent test, and fulfill all other qualifications and conditions for graduation as specified in the Graduate School announcement on the qualifications and requirements for graduates of master’s and doctoral degree programs.

Fee and Scholarship

• 30,000 THB (Thai Student)
• 60,000 THB (International Student)

Financial supports are available for both Thai and International students. Please contact the program chair for more details.

Program Accreditation

AUN-QA (ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance)

Contact Person

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Thaniya Kaosol (Program Chair)

Tel: 074-287136 Email: thaniya.k@psu.ac.th

Registration

1. Recommendation letters from undergraduate program lecturers or supervisors 3 documents
2. Concept proposal of interesting research topic for thesis
3. Work experience certificate (if any)