MSc in Environmental Pollution and Remediation

at University of Aberdeen

Stage 1

• Global Soil Geography (SS5008)
• Core Skills for Environmental Sciences (EV5006)
• Environmental Pollution (BI5301)
   

Stage 2

• Remediation Technology (SS5500)
• Environmental Analysis (EV5800)
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EK5804)
• Hydrocarbon Risk Assessment and Remediation (EV5515)
   

Stage 3

• Project in Environmental Pollution and Remediation (EV5907)

Qualifications
 

Minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other relevant discipline at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth. Candidates with at least a 2:1 or equivalent in other disciplines may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience and motivation.
 

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
 

IELTS Academic:
 

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
 

TOEFL iBT:
 

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
 

PTE Academic:
 

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
 

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency:
 

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

EU / INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS  -  £25,100
 

In addition to acquiring discipline-specific skills, the coursework activities within our programme are designed to provide you with ample opportunity to develop generic skills required by employers including critical thinking, problem-solving, team work, written and oral presentation, time management and interdisciplinarity.
 

On graduating you will have several career options available to you, some of which include:

• Further study (PhD)
• Academic jobs in university settings, e.g. researcher
• Careers in the environmental science industry in roles such as Environmental Consultant, Nature Conservation Officer, Water Quality Tester, and Eco-toxicologist