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M.Sc. in Disaster Engineering and Risk Management

Program Introduction:

The MSc in Disaster Risk Engineering and Management (DREM) is a multidisciplinary, research-oriented program that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills to address complex disaster and climate risks through engineering, science, technology, and management. The program integrates risk assessment, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience building using modern analytical tools and emerging innovations. The DREM program is designed to achieve the major objectives as

  • Develop advanced technical knowledge and skills in DREM
  • Apply engineering, scientific, geospatial, and data-driven approaches to identify and manage Disaster Risk
  • Integrate structural and non-structural measures for disaster-resilient infrastructure and society
  • Enhance analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Promote interdisciplinary research, innovation, policy analysis, and evidence-based decision-making in disaster risk management
  • Prepare DREM professionals at the national and international level

MSc in Disaster Risk Engineering and Management (DREM) is a multidisciplinary course that directly connects with environment / climate-resilient civil infrastructure, geo-sciences, engineering solutions, etc. The curriculum of this program highlights

  • Multidisciplinary and research-oriented curriculum
  • Covers all phases of Disaster Risk Management
  • Strong focus on engineering solutions and technologies
  • Field-based learning, seminars, and practical applications
  • Choice-based elective subjects in emerging areas
  • Independent thesis to solve real-world problems
  • Prepares professionals for national and global opportunities

  1. Applicants must have completed either (i) a four-year bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil and Rural Engineering, or an equivalent degree/program, or (ii) a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Science and Management, Climate Science, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Geology, or an equivalent degree/program, from a recognized institution.
  2. A minimum CGPA of 2.0 at the bachelor’s level from Pokhara University, or a minimum of second division or equivalent grade at the bachelor’s level from another recognized university/institution.

Graduates from MSc. DREM gain both theoretical and applied knowledge for managing different natural and anthropogenic disasters and their consequences. They may have the opportunity to build a career in different sectors such as

  • Government agencies (Local, Provincial, and Federal)
  • National / International Development Organizations
  • Disaster Management Authorities
  • Consulting and Engineering Firms
  • Research and Academia
  • NGOs / INGOs
  • Private Sector and Industry