Institute of Environmental Studies (IES)
Institute of Environmental Studies
Established in 1982, the Institute of Environmental Studies (IES) is the oldest and pioneering institute in the field of environment in Pakistan, offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees. The Institute began offering M.Sc., Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate courses in 1996, and a B.S. program in 2009. It is recognized as a technical Focal Point on Environmental Health Activities of WHO/EMRO.
- B.S. / M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. Programs
- Environmental Laboratories
- WHO/EMRO Technical Focal Point
- Postgraduate Diploma & Certificate Courses
About the Institute
- Director: Dr. Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz (Assoc. Prof.)
- Established: 1982
- Part of the Faculty of Science, University of Karachi
Facilities
- Air-conditioned lecture halls, well-equipped environmental laboratories, a dedicated library and audiovisual facilities for students.
Career Opportunities
- 01Managerial, technical and consultative roles in industries and multinationals.
- 02Public health laboratories and civic agencies.
- 03Environmental Protection Agencies (EPAs) and research institutions.
Contact & Leadership
- Director: Dr. Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz (Assoc. Prof.)
- Institute: Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Karachi
- General enquiries: Contact the University
Pakistan's Pioneering Environmental Institute
As the oldest institute of its kind in the country, IES continues to train environmental scientists and researchers addressing Pakistan's most pressing environmental challenges.
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