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University of St Andrews: Environmental Science
| Institution | University of St Andrews |
|---|---|
| Department | Earth & Environmental Sciences |
| Web | http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
| earthsci@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0133 446 3940 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc in Environmental Science equips students from diverse scientific backgrounds with the practical and theoretical skills needed to tackle the biggest environmental challenges of our time. The degree includes training in analytical sciences and data analysis, modelling techniques, remediation practices, and reconstruction of biogeochemical processes from the atmosphere to soils, rivers and oceans.
The course includes a capstone field-based exercise in to a globally recognised environmental disaster site, such as Rio Tinto, Spain, and concludes with a dissertation centred around an independent environmental impact assessment project. The course is suitable for motivated graduates with a background in biology, chemistry, physics or natural sciences such as geology, environmental science or geography who seek employment in the professional environmental sector or research opportunities at PhD level.
Highlights
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Field excursion to a real-world site of extensive pollution (currently planned to be in Rio Tinto, Spain).
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Dissertation project centred around an environmental impact assessment.
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Training in industry-standard software packages, including GIS, R, Python, Geochemist’s Workbench, PHREEQC.
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Year-long training in field skills and sample analyses.
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Preparation for employment in the private or public sector.
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Small class sizes with frequent inperson interaction with your lecturers.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/) **English Language Proficiency** |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements (https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/) **English Language Proficiency** |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
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