Environmental Sciences with Placement
Brunel University London
UCAS Code: F853 | Master of Science - MSci
Entry requirements
A level
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Science, Engineering or Environmental Science with 45 credits at Level 3.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Standard or Higher Level 4 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
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About this course
This course includes a placement year carried out between years 2 and 3.
Our planet is constantly evolving. What are the major challenges faced by our global environment and how are todays actions going to affect tomorrow’s world? Follow your passion to make a difference by studying for an Environmental Sciences MSci. From deforestation to waste disposal or natural resource depletion to global warming, Brunel’s Environmental Sciences MSci will provide you with the foundations to pursue a career that makes a difference to our world.
**Studying for an MSci means that you’ll graduate with an integrated master’s.** From your employers perspective you’ll stand out from the crowd because you’ll have developed your skills to a greater depth than you would on the BSc. The MSci will give you the chance to specialise in an important Environmental Science area of your choice. At Brunel you’ll develop your scientific skills in the classroom, laboratory and through field work.
Your course is based on the 15 "most wanted skills" identified from a national employer’s survey by the Natural Environment Research Council. This means that in addition to studying scientific topics, you’ll learn to use computer programs such as GIS, you’ll perform data analysis and be trained in areas such as public engagement, communication, leadership and teamwork.
Modules
Year 1
- Biological Processes
- The Biosphere and Ecology
- Earth System Science
- Environmental Chemistry
- Leadership for Sustainability I
- Natural Environments Case Studies
- Research Skills, GIS and Fieldwork I
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- Anthropocene Case Studies
- Climate Change
- Ecosystem Stressors
- Environmental Pollution
- Leadership for Sustainability II
- The Sustainability Challenge
- Research Skills, GIS and Fieldwork II
Optional modules
- Environmental Health
- Introduction to Contemporary Civil Engineering
Year 3
Compulsory modules
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Governance
- Planetary Health Case Studies
- Individual Project
Optional modules
- Pollution Solutions
- Ecological Public Health
- Nature-based Climate Solutions
- Sustainable Construction
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Year 4
Compulsory modules
- Group Project
Optional modules
- Climate Change: Science and Impacts
- Biosphere II
- GIS and Data Analysis
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Management
- Integrated Pollution
- Environmental Monitoring
- Priority Pollutants and Human Health Effects
- Essentials In Ecotoxicology
- Designing, Analysing and Interpreting (Eco) Toxicological Studies
- Reproductive Toxicology and Endocrine Disruption
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Visualisation
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Water Infrastructure Engineering
- Water Treatment Engineering
- Water Process Engineering
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