In the process of training in this specialization, students get the opportunity to participate in environmental expeditions, conduct scientific research in the field of environmental protection and assess the degree of anthropogenic impact on the environment using advanced information technologies. Also, students master the methods of biological, chemical and geophysical monitoring of environmental components, skills of working with the modern instrumental base of analytical monitoring of the status of atmospheric air, surface and ground waters and soils. They learn how to develop environmental protection measures to ensure the environmental safety of the national economy and other spheres of human activity.
The on-going growth in demand for qualified environmental;
An environmental specialist with the necessary qualifications can count on a well-paid position in the ore mining and processing industries, construction, energy, and petrochemical industries, as well as at oil-producing enterprises;
While studying at Mining University, students have the opportunity to take internships at industrial enterprises, which simplifies and expedites career development;
The possibility of inclusive education at foreign partner universities with the issuance of international standard diplomas;
Professional activities of an environmental specialist are multifaceted and include control and audit; organization and management; research; project work and educational activities.
Graduates of this specialization work as ecologists, environmental protection engineers, environmentalists, heads of environmental departments at such enterprises as OAO Gazprom, OAO Surgutneftegaz, OAO RZhD, JSC Mekhanobr Engineering, JSC Polymetal, etc. They are also employed as experts at monitoring and supervisory services and environmental departments of leading industrial companies, research and design organizations, federal government agencies in charge of nature conservation; environmental monitoring and environmental safety services, and chemical analytical laboratories.