Curriculum

Masters Program | Ph.D. Program


Masters Curriculum Overview

This new International Masters Program in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at Mahidol University has following features; Problem Based Learning (PBL) in place of traditional teaching, to deal with industry and society related problems, an integrated program based on Environmental and Water Resources Engineering knowledge. Students will have opportunity to go abroad such as to Kyoto University in Japan, Seoul National University in South Korea, and National University of Singapore in Singapore for gaining research training and experience. The curriculum comprises lectures, problem solving, practical exercises, project work including reporting by student groups as well as written course examinations and an oral examination based on the project work.

Program Name: Master of Engineering Program in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (International Program)
Language: English
Eligibility for Enrollment: Thai students and foreign students
Degree:  Degree Title of Mahidol University: Master of Engineering (M.Eng) (Environmental and   Water Resources Engineering)
Double Degree Option

  • Degree Title of Mahidol University: Master of Engineering (M.Eng) (Environmental and Water Resources Engineering)
  • Degree Title of Kyoto University: Master of Global Environmental Studies

Students who choose and be selected to study at both Mahidol University as well as the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Japan will receive two degrees if they can complete all graduation requirements of two universities.

Note: Double degrees is starting in the first semester of the academic year 2017

Duration of Study

  • 2 years for students who receive a degree from Mahidol University
  • 3 years for students who receive 2 degrees from Mahidol University as well as Kyoto University
Note: must not exceed 5 academic years

Admission Requirements

  1. Students must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any field of Engineering or Science
  2. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
  3. Pass the English Proficiency Examination offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
  4. Exceptions to the items 1 and 2 may be made by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.
  5. For students who select to study at Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Japan
(1) Must have a GPA of at least 3.50 in the 1st semester of Master of Engineering Program in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (international Program)
(2) Good communication skill in English is required
(3) Exceptions to the items (1) and (2) may be made by the Program Administrative Committee

Curriculum Structure

The program is set according to the Ministry of Education Announcement titled “Standard Criteria for Graduate Studies 2005”, with specified plan A(2) curriculum.

Foundation Courses                     - credits
Required Courses                        15 credits
Elective Courses not less than      9 credits
Thesis                                          12 credits
Total not less than                      36 credits
 
Foundation Courses
EGEW 501 Water and Wastewater Engineering
EGEW 502 Hydraulic Engineering
EGEW 503 Applied Hydrology
 
Required Courses 15 credits
EGEW 511 Water Quality Engineering
EGEW 513 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
EGEW 514 Feasibility Study for Water Resources Project
EGEW 515 Water Resources Systems Analysis and Management Planning
EGEW 519 Research Methodology and Skill Enhancement through Problem Based Learning for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
 
Elective Courses not less than 9 credits
EGEW 512 Air Pollution Engineering
EGEW 531 Physico-Chemical Processes
EGEW 532 Biological Processes
EGEW 534 Membrane Technology
EGEW 535 Waste Reuse and Recycling
EGEW 537 Soil Pollution Engineering
EGEW 538 Air Pollution Modeling and Applications
EGEW 539 Life Cycle Assessment
EGEW 540 Micro pollutants Control Engineering
EGEW 541 Applied Wastewater Microbiology
EGEW 542 Sediment and Pollutant Transport
EGEW 543 Flood and Drought Management
EGEW 544 Reservoir System Planning and Management
EGEW 545 Hydroinformatics in Water Resources Engineering
EGEW 546 Impact of Climate Change on Environment and Water Resources
EGEW 547 Geographic Information System for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
EGEW 548 Remote Sensing for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
EGEW 549 Special Study
EGEW 550 Eco-efficient Engineering
EGEW 551 Environmental Impact Assessment
EGEW 553 Natural Disaster Planning and Management for Water Resources Engineering
 
Thesis 12 credits
There are several research areas in the Environmental and Water Resource Engineering Program to create new knowledge and develop new innovations for global environmental and water resources related problems, divided in the research units as shown below:
  • Water Quality Monitoring and Management Research Unit (WQMM)
  • Development of Innovative Sanitation Systems Research Unit
  • Water Innovation and Emerging Contaminants in Environment
  • Research Unit
  • Eco-Efficient Engineering Research Unit
  • Hydro-informatics and Water Management Research Unit
  • GIS and Remote Sensing for Environment and Community Research Unit
  • Climate Change Research Unit
  • Energy and Materials Research Unit
  • Waste Engineering and Management Research Unit

Study Plan

For students lacking the basic knowledge of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering fields. Students have to register for one or more courses offered in the summer program and result must be “Pass” in each course (do not count for credits earned)
  • EGEW501 Water and Wastewater Engineering
  • EGEW502 Hydraulic Engineering
  • EGEW503 Applied Hydrology
Total 9 credits

Place of Study

  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Thailand.
  • Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Japan

Evaluation and Graduation Requirements

  • Student evaluation and graduation required are carried out in accordance with the rules and regulations of Mahidol University. (See details: www.grad.mahidol.ac.th)

Job options after graduation

  • Environmental or Sanitary Engineer with the expertise to work for government agencies and private companies in the Environmental Engineering field
  • Water Resources Engineer with the expertise to work for government agencies and private companies in the Water Resources Engineering field
  • Researchers, academic experts who are highly skilled and capable in applying knowledge gained from the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program for the research and development
  • Consultants to motivate and assist the government in the processes of developing policies, laws and regulations for the protection, preservation and management of the environment and water resources
  • Business ventures in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering fields

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Ph.D. Curriculum Overview

Program Name      : Doctor of Philosophy Program in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (International Program)

Degree Title
Full name                : Doctor of Philosophy Program (Environmental and Water Resources Engineering)      
Abbreviation            : Ph.D. (Environmental and Water Resources Engineering)

Curriculum Structure

Plan 1 (Research Only)
Plan 1.1  Students who have completed master's degree, require a minimum of 48 credits.
      
Plan 2 (Course Work and Research)
Plan 2.1  Students who have completed master's degree, require a minimum of 48 credits.
Plan 2.2  Students who have completed bachelor’s degrees, require a minimum of 72 credits.

Curriculum
 
            Plan 1.1
            Dissertation                                                      48  Credits               
            Total not less than                                            48  Credits        
 
            Plan 2.1
            (1) Required courses                                          9  Credits             
            (2) Elective courses not less than                      3  Credits             
            (3) Dissertation                                                 36  Credits               
            Total not less than                                            48  Credits        
      
            Plan 2.2
            (1) Required courses                                       18  Credits                      
            (2) Elective courses not less than                     6  Credits              
            (3) Dissertation                                                48  Credits              
            Total not less than                                           72  Credits    

Courses

1. Required Courses      
Plan 2.1 Total 9 credits
EGEW 611   Advanced Research in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 612   Experimental Design and Modeling (3 credits)
EGEW 519   Research Methodology and Skill Enhancement through Problem Based Learning for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
 
Plan 2.2  Total 18 credits      
EGEW 611   Advanced Research in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 612   Experimental Design and Modeling (3 credits)
EGEW 519   Research Methodology and Skill Enhancement through Problem Based Learning for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 511   Water Quality Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 513   Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (3 credits)
EGEW 515   Water Resources Systems Analysis and Management Planning (3 credits)

2. Elective courses
Plan 2.1  Elective courses of not less than 3 credits
Plan 2.2  Elective courses of not less than 6 credits    

EGEW 512     Air Pollution Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 531     Physico-Chemical Processes (3 credits)
EGEW 532     Biological Processes (3 credits)
EGEW 534     Membrane Technology (3 credits)
EGEW 535     Waste Reuse and Recycling (3 credits)
EGEW 537     Soil Pollution Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 538     Air Pollution Modeling and Applications (3 credits)
EGEW 539     Life Cycle Assessment (3 credits)
EGEW 540     Micropollutants Control Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 541     Applied Wastewater Microbiology (3 credits)
EGEW 542     Sediment and Pollutant Transport (3 credits)
EGEW 543     Flood and Drought Management (3 credits)
EGEW 544     Reservoir System Planning and Management (3 credits)
EGEW 545     Hydroinformatics in Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 546     Impact of Climate Change on Environment and Water Resources (3 credits)
EGEW 547     Geographic Information System for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 548     Remote Sensing for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 549     Special Study (3 credits)
EGEW 550     Eco-efficient Engineering (3 credits)
EGEW 551     Environmental Impact Assessment (3 credits)
EGEW 553     Natural Disaster Planning and Management for Water Resources Engineering (3 credits)

          Students may take other courses available at any Department/Faculty under the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Mahidol University, or at other universities, based upon his/her interest or recommended by students’ advisor, and subject to the approval by the program administration committee.

3. Thesis  
EGEW  898 Dissertation (Plan 1.1)                           48  Credits
EGEW  699 Dissertation (Plan 2.1)                           36  Credits
EGEW  799 Dissertation (Plan 2.2)                           48  Credits

Research Areas of the Program

The research areas in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program are as follows:

  1. Emerging Micro Pollutants Detection and Removal
  2. Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) Detection and Removal
  3. Water Quality Monitoring and Modelling
  4. Interfacing Engineering, Environmental Systems and Ecosystems Services
  5. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) Detection and Removal
  6. Waste to Energy
  7. Waste Reuse and Recycling
  8. Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems
  9. Membrane Technology
  10. Life Cycle Assessment
  11. Lake and River Water Quality Data Analysis and Management
  12. Application of Nano Particles for Wastewater Treatment
  13. Application of Hydro informatics in Water Resources Engineering
  14. Flood and Drought Analysis and Monitoring
  15. Flood Forecasting and Warning System
  16. Sediment Management in Watershed Area
  17. Reservoir Operation System Management
  18. Eco-efficiency Assessment
  19. Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
  20. Environmental Impact Assessment

Study Plan

See the study plan in the full curriculum that can be downloaded in the last section.

Place of Study

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Thailand.

Evaluation and Graduation Requirements

Student evaluation and graduation required are carried out in accordance with the rules and regulations of Mahidol University. The details can be seen in the full curriculum that can be downloaded in the last section.

Job Options after Graduation

  1. Environmental or Sanitary Engineer with the expertise to work for government agencies and private companies in the Environmental Engineering field
  2. Water Resources Engineer with the expertise to work for government agencies and private companies in the Water Resource Engineering field
  3. Researchers, academic experts who are highly skilled and capable in applying knowledge gained from the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Program for the research and development
  4. Consultants to motivate and assist the government in the processes of developing policies, laws and regulations for the protection, preservation and management of the environment and water resources
  5. Entrepreneurs in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering fields

Download full curriculum

Download full curriculum