Introduction This multidisciplinary MSc programme aims to train you to recognise and understand the threats and conflicts in the environment today and appreciate the steps required to develop solutions. The systematic approach of this MSc programme enables you to deal with all scales of environment including urban, remote, sea, land and so on. You get an opportunity to apply your skills in field work in the North Sea, forests and nature reserves and Sites of special scientific interest to gain real insight on top of live and current case studies. Throughout your studies you will have various opportunities to participate in work outdoors and apply your classroom and field work knowledge to real life situations. You will also gain experience using a range of tools for biological, chemical and physical measurement as well as models and data handling methods which are utilised in consultancy and at organisational level as standard. Most importantly, at Aberdeen you will be part of a community that will help improve your knowledge and awareness of environmental science. The MSc is aimed at graduates looking to specialise, those looking to enhance their skills & knowledge or retrain in environmental science and academics and Government employees looking to further their career, develop industry contacts and remain at the forefront of the science. We also consider those with a strong interest in the subject who follow a different path such as voluntary or other work experience with other degrees. Courses Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Environmental Pollution Core Skills in Envronmental Science Applications of GIS Optional Plant Ecology Global Soil Geography Soils for Food Security Semester 2 Compulsory Land Use in the Changing Environment on Deesside Optional Remediation Technology Environmental Impact Assessment Catchment Management Ecological and Environmental Modelling Environmental Analysis Society and Environment Hydrocarbon Risk Assessment and Remediation Ecology, Conservation and Society Environmental Management Plan Semester 3 Compuslory Project in Environmental Science Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by a department ranked No.1 in the UK for overall research excellence in earth systems and environmental science (REF 2014) You carry out field work in different locations including the North Sea, North East Scotland which is highly forested and rolling agriculture, nature reserves and sites of special scientific interest. Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life Find out more about entry requirements on programme page View English Language Requirements on the programme page Find out more from the programme page