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University of Bristol: Environmental Analytical Chemistry
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Chemistry |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Climate change, and air, water and soil pollution are critical societal problems that will affect most, if not all communities, companies, and countries across the globe over the next 50 years. This programme will train you in cutting-edge environmental analytical chemical techniques that are used to investigate such pollution and guide mitigation and remediation. Additionally, it will equip you with skills in advanced laboratory analysis, statistical and modelling approaches to interrogating and synthesising datasets, and reporting and communicating data. A particular feature of this MSc is the synthesis of data with training in written, oral, and other forms of communication. There will be particular emphasis on the use of such data to develop policy and/or practical recommendations. In the research project, you will be working on current topics drawn from environmental research such as urban air pollution, water quality and sustainable agriculture.
This programme will appeal to a wide range of students with a science and engineering background. Although focused on environmental applications, you will gain a broad training that will facilitate progression to a diversity of future science and engineering-based careers. The need for experts in environmental analysis and remediation is predicted to increase, making graduates of this programme well placed to take up emerging jobs in companies and organisations requiring this type of expertise.
The Organic Geochemistry Unit and the Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group that will run this course are both world-leading in environmental analytical science, being a home to a laboratory of the NERC-funded National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) and a node of the NASA-funded Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment (AGAGE) project. Therefore, the collection of state-of-the-art chromatography and mass spectrometry platforms (including organic and stable isotope ratio mass spectrometers and an 14C accelerator mass spectrometer) combined with world-leading research is unparalleled. In addition, the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol is home to the only Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in practical Chemistry (Bristol ChemLabS) founded in 2005 and has pioneered teaching of analytical chemistry through virtual instruments and smart worksheets. Therefore, the combination of leading analytical science and education methods makes this course unique.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering or one of the following Natural or Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Forensic Science, Geographical Sciences, Geology or Physics. Unfortunately we cannot consider applicants with Computer Science degrees for this programme. Applicants who have studied a science degree not listed above will need to demonstrate competency in Maths and Chemistry through one of the following: - At least a grade 6 GCSE (or international equivalent). You will also need to complete a short quantitative methods primer at the start of the programme. Data Mining/Data Science/ Data Analytics Mathematics and Statistics degrees may also be considered and will need to achieve a minimum of 3 science modules at 2.1 or above (or international equivalent). Module examples: Applied Mathematics We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - Evidence of relevant work experience with minimum of one year working (full, part-time or internships considered) in one of the relevant sectors: Analytical Science, Metrology and Instrument design, demonstration and manufacturing, and environmental consultancy . See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 14900 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 33000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 33000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering or one of the following Natural or Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Forensic Science, Geographical Sciences, Geology or Physics. Unfortunately we cannot consider applicants with Computer Science degrees for this programme. Applicants who have studied a science degree not listed above will need to demonstrate competency in Maths and Chemistry through one of the following: - At least a grade 6 GCSE (or international equivalent). You will also need to complete a short quantitative methods primer at the start of the programme. Data Mining/Data Science/ Data Analytics Mathematics and Statistics degrees may also be considered and will need to achieve a minimum of 3 science modules at 2.1 or above (or international equivalent). Module examples: Applied Mathematics We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - Evidence of relevant work experience with minimum of one year working (full, part-time or internships considered) in one of the relevant sectors: Analytical Science, Metrology and Instrument design, demonstration and manufacturing, and environmental consultancy . See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 7450 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 7450 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following degrees: Engineering (e.g Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Natural/Physical Sciences (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Geology, Geographical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forensic Science, Food Science), Life Sciences (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Cell biology, Molecular biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Zoology, Plant sciences, Neuroscience, Psychology, Virology, Microbiology, Immunology, Medicine, Archaeological Science). Unfortunately we cannot consider applicants with Computer Science degrees for this programme. Applicants will also need to demonstrate competency in Maths and Chemistry with at least a grade 6 GCSE or international equivalent (whereupon a short quantitative methods primer course will be needed to be completed at the start of the course) or an You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering or one of the following Natural or Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Forensic Science, Geographical Sciences, Geology or Physics. Unfortunately we cannot consider applicants with Computer Science degrees for this programme. Applicants who have studied a science degree not listed above will need to demonstrate competency in Maths and Chemistry through one of the following: - At least a grade 6 GCSE (or international equivalent) You will also need to complete a short quantitative methods primer at the start of the programme. Mathematics and Statistics degrees may also be considered and will need to achieve a minimum of 4 science modules at 2.1 (or international equivalent) or above. Module examples: - Applied Mathematics If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieve during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of relevant work experience with minimum of one year working (full, part-time or internships considered) in one of the relevant sectors: Analytical Science, Metrology and Instrument design, demonstration and manufacturing, and environmental consultancy . Specific module requirements would still apply. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 14500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 32100 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 32100 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following degrees: Engineering (e.g Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering), Natural/Physical Sciences (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Geology, Geographical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forensic Science, Food Science), Life Sciences (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Cell biology, Molecular biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Zoology, Plant sciences, Neuroscience, Psychology, Virology, Microbiology, Immunology, Medicine, Archaeological Science). Unfortunately we cannot consider applicants with Computer Science degrees for this programme. Applicants will also need to demonstrate competency in Maths and Chemistry with at least a grade 6 GCSE or international equivalent (whereupon a short quantitative methods primer course will be needed to be completed at the start of the course) or an You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering or one of the following Natural or Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Forensic Science, Geographical Sciences, Geology or Physics. Unfortunately we cannot consider applicants with Computer Science degrees for this programme. Applicants who have studied a science degree not listed above will need to demonstrate competency in Maths and Chemistry through one of the following: - At least a grade 6 GCSE (or international equivalent) You will also need to complete a short quantitative methods primer at the start of the programme. Mathematics and Statistics degrees may also be considered and will need to achieve a minimum of 4 science modules at 2.1 (or international equivalent) or above. Module examples: - Applied Mathematics If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieve during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: - evidence of relevant work experience with minimum of one year working (full, part-time or internships considered) in one of the relevant sectors: Analytical Science, Metrology and Instrument design, demonstration and manufacturing, and environmental consultancy . Specific module requirements would still apply. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 7250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 7250 GBP for Year 1 |
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