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Environmental Analysis and Assessment – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of Life Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,600 - ≈ € 14,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme lasts for one year (September to August inclusive).
Overview The Master of Research in Environmental Analysis and Assessment is a practically-orientated, 12-month programme that will equip students with the theoretical and practical skills to enter a laboratory-based environment undertaking work in environmental analysis, or to continue to a PhD degree. The programme content includes the design of monitoring programmes; environmental sampling; the chemical analysis of a wide range of pollutants, with an emphasis on hydrocarbons and oilfield chemicals; the use of biomarkers in environmental assessment; and the identification and role of microorganisms in the degradation of pollutants.
The programme is structured into three units: two in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2. Each unit comprises a theoretical course and an accompanying practical course. The practical courses will focus on the production of different outputs: a research report, a 'consultancy style' report, a 'conference style' presentation and a scientific paper, and develop critical skills in research planning, problem solving and data evaluation. The student will then carry out a practical research study, commencing in Semester 2 and extending over the summer period, culminating in the production of a dissertation.
Contents
CORE COURSES
* Environmental Sampling and Analysis
* Practical Environmental Sampling and Analysis
* Environmental Toxicology
* Practical Environmental Toxicology
* Research Project and Dissertation
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Requirements
For MSc level entry, candidates must hold a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification from a British or approved overseas university, preferably in a Biological Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering for the Brewing and Distilling, and Food Science courses. Similar qualifications or, alternatively, backgrounds in Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics and other disciplines are suitable for the marine and environmental courses.
For applicants with no formal higher education but suitable experience in the food or beverage industries, initial registration on the relevant distance learning course may be permitted with transfer to the Masters degree depending on progress.
English Language Requirements
If your first language is not English you need to show that you would benefit from studying in English. Acceptable qualifications for entry are:
* A degree which you studied in English.
* Heriot-Watt University's Foundation English Programme - Grade C (Grade B for postgraduate study in the School of Management and Languages).
* TOEFL 577 (233 in the computerised test or 90 in the internet-based test). This applies to courses in the School of Life Sciences, School of Management and Languages, School of the Built Environment, School of Textiles and Design, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and Institute of Petroleum Engineering.
* TOEFL 550 (213 in the computerised test or 80 in the internet-based test). This applies to courses in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences only.
* IELTS 6.5.
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency (CPE) Grade C.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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