Master of Science (MSc) in Sanitary Engineering is a 2-year, four-semester program by Pokhara University.
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Applicants must hold a four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering—specifically in Civil, Civil and Rural, Hydropower, or Environmental Engineering—or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 2.0 is required for eligibility. In addition to meeting academic qualifications, candidates must fulfill the requirements of the admission test. Final selection is based on performance in both the entrance examination and interview.
Semester I
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
MSE 511 | Introduction to Environmental and Sanitary Engineering | 3 |
MSE 512 | Water Pollution Control Engineering | 3 |
MSE 513 | Public Health and Sanitation | 3 |
MSE 514 | Non-Sewer Sanitation System | 3 |
— | Elective I | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
MSE 551 | Emergency Sanitation | 3 |
MSE 552 | Research Methodology in Sanitary Engineering | 3 |
MSE 553 | Engineering Design for Sanitary Structures | 3 |
— | Prescribed Course | 3 |
— | Elective II | 3 |
Total | 15 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
MSE 611 | Urban Drainage and Sewerage System | 3 |
MSE 612 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
MSE 613 | Sanitation Financing | 3 |
MSE 614 | Environmental Impact Analysis | 2 |
MSE 615 | Project Work | 4 |
Total | 15 |
Course Code | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
MSE 691 | Research Thesis | 15 |
Total | 15 |
Design and manage water supply and wastewater systems
Understand sanitation technologies and public health impact
Apply environmental engineering principles for hygiene and safety
Analyze water quality, treatment, and pollution control
Use GIS and modeling tools for infrastructure planning
Address urban and rural sanitation challenges
Integrate sustainable and climate-resilient sanitation solutions
Prepare for roles in water utilities, government, and NGOs
The primary goal of the Master of Science in Sanitary Engineering program is to develop skilled professionals who, through research, knowledge, and practical experience, can play a vital role in improving the sanitation sector in accordance with national needs. The key objectives of the program are:
To strengthen the capabilities of current professionals and recent graduates working in the sanitation field.
To critically assess the requirements of sanitary engineering and apply them effectively.
To examine and interpret national and international policies, laws, and guidelines relevant to sanitation strategy development.
To design eco-friendly infrastructure for pollution control and treatment solutions.
To fill the expertise gap in sanitation following Nepal's Open Defecation Free (ODF) campaign, and support the country's progress toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: achieving safe sanitation and fecal sludge management.
