Entry requirementsEntry requirements MSc: At least a second-class Honours degree from a UK University (or equivalent) in earth, biological and physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, environmental management, and other relevant disciplines; two supportive academic references; and/or appropriate professional experience or achievements. PgDip: A wider range of qualifications will be considered by the programme leaders. In all cases, for candidates whose first language is not English, minimum standards of written and spoken English are a TOEFL score of 600, TOEFL internet based test of 100, TOEFL computer based test of 250 or an IELTS score of 6.5.
This programme is offered jointly by the University of Glasgow and Strathclyde University and the award is made in the name of both Universities. It covers the fundamental scientific concepts of environmental science. You will gain theoretical and practical knowledge, and understanding of the chemical, physical, biological and mathematical methods required to assess, monitor, manage and model the environment. The collaboration of different scientific disciplines is one of the main strengths of this course, which is particularly relevant to tackling the environmental sustainability challenges of the 21st century.
Content
Core modules
University of Strathclyde - Civil Engineering
* Air pollution control
* Atmospheric pollution impact assessment
University of Strathclyde - Pure and Applied Chemistry
* Environmental chemical analysis and introduction to research methods
University of Glasgow - Chemistry
* Science of the natural environment: fundamental principles
* Science of the natural environment: applications
* Water pollution.
Optional modules
(All taught by Strathclyde - not all classes may be offered each year)
* Fundamentals of environmental forensics
* Ecology, biodiversity and sustainability
* Pollution and rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems
* Principles of sustainable development
* Environmental management systems
* Environmental impact assessment
* Spatial query and analysis using GIS.