MPhil in Geographical and Environmental Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia

Description

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Geographical and Environmental Sciences is a research-focused postgraduate programme designed for students who wish to develop advanced knowledge and conduct original research in the fields of geography and environmental science. Candidates undertake an independent research project under the guidance of experienced academic supervisors, exploring areas such as environmental management, climate change, sustainable development, urban planning, natural resource management, GIS and spatial analysis, or conservation science. The programme emphasises rigorous research methodology, critical thinking, data collection and analysis, and scientific communication, supported by access to modern laboratories, fieldwork resources, and GIS technologies. Graduates acquire strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills and are well-prepared for careers in environmental consultancy, policy development, research institutions, urban planning, conservation agencies, and as a pathway to PhD studies in related fields.

Intake Month(s)

February, April, June, September

Recommended Subject Combinations

Agro-tourism and community development
Atmospheric composition and climate variability
Climate change impact on biodiversity
conservation assessment of vulnerability of environment and adaptation strategies
Conservation ecology of large animals
including the Management & Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME)
Conservation planning and prioritisation
Disaster recovery monitoring and assessment – remote sensing multi-scale approach
Distributed hydrological modelling: characterisation of watershed
precipitation
run off processes and hydrography shape
Geospatial applications and capabilities for forecasting river floods and predicting urban watershed
climate change and its impact of terrestrial ecosystems
Hydro-biogeochemical process and climate changes
Institutional responses towards community participation in natural resources management
Location-based crowd-sourcing data quality assessment
Machine learning for remote sensing image analysis and high-performance computing
Mapping and monitoring vegetation with UAV’s to enhance ecological knowledge
Optical properties of water from different sources
Remote sensing of intercrops
Social and environmental impacts of mining past
present and future trajectories using remote sensing
GIS and social surveys methods
Social capital and natural resources management
Spatially explicit modelling of ecosystem services for regional-scale natural resource management and land use planning
Sustainable intensification of agroecology for community development and agrobiodiversity conservation
Tropical ecology and biodiversity conservation
Valuing the ecosystem services
Water pollution and public health

Entry Requirement

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree programme equivalent to an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in science, engineering, or geography and environment-related subjects, as assessed against the required standard. Applicants must hold a qualification from a recognised university and are required to read and comply with the MQA Standards, Programme Standards, and the Application Checklist prior to submitting an application.

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