One of its distinguishing features is its multidisciplinary approach, both in the breadth of its training content (delivered by lecturers from 13 different areas of knowledge, ranging from chemical engineering to social psychology, and the different branches of chemistry) and in the diversity of entry profiles, s the programme attracts students from a wide range of engineering and science backgrounds.
It is one of the most traditional MSc programmes at USC and among Spanish universities, having been launched in the 2006-07 academic year. Nevertheless, it undergoes regular review and updating to ensure advanced training in emerging disciplines, higher-quality teaching, better alignmentwith labour market needs, and the promotion of innovation and research. Its most recent curriculum update was implemented in the 2022-23 academic year.
Ranking Research's evaluation
Ranking Research.com, the prestigious international research portal, analyses scientific publications together with their impact in various areas of knowledge. It highlights the relevance of the USC in Spain in the field of Environmental Sciences and Technologies (No. 1 in Spain and No. 114 in the world). In the same portal you can see the presence in relevant positions of a large group of researchers/professors of the MSc programme in Environmental Engineering at USC.
