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MSci Environmental Sciences

Brunel University London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MSci Environmental Sciences course at Brunel University London is a four-year interdisciplinary program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental science and its application to real-world problems. The course covers a wide range of topics, including climate change, sustainability, ecology, conservation biology, and environmental policy. Students will learn from experts in the field and gain practical experience through fieldwork, laboratory work, and collaborative projects with external partners. The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle complex environmental challenges and make a positive impact on society.

Additional Information

The course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), which means that graduates are eligible for Chartered Environmental Manager status. The course also offers opportunities for students to gain international experience through study abroad programs or fieldwork in different countries.

Discover why Brunel University London is the perfect place to pursue your passion for environmental science.

Brunel University London is a world-class institution with a strong reputation for environmental science research and teaching. Students who choose to study at Brunel will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research, and a diverse community of students and staff from around the world. The university's location in London provides additional opportunities for networking and professional development.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our planet is constantly evolving. What are the major challenges faced by our global environment and how are today's 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 MSc means that you’ll graduate with an integrated master’s. From your employer's 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 fieldwork.

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.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBB.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject with A-level at grade B.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in any subject with two A-levels at grades BC.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.

  • Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Science, Engineering or Environmental Science with 45 credits at Level 3.

  • T levels: Not accepted.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory

  • 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

2 Year 2

Compulsory

  • Anthropocene Case Studies

  • Climate Change

  • Ecosystem Stressors

  • Environmental Pollution

  • Leadership for Sustainability II

  • Research Skills, GIS and Fieldwork II

  • The Sustainability Challenge

Optional

  • Environmental Health

  • Introduction to Construction Materials and Sustainable Construction

3 Year 3

Compulsory

  • Environmental Governance

  • Planetary Health Case Studies

  • Sustainable Development

  • Individual Project

Optional

  • Ecological Public Health

  • Pollution Solutions

  • Sustainable Construction

  • Sustainable Infrastructure Development

4 Year 4

Compulsory

  • Group Project

Optional

  • Big Data Analytics

  • Biosphere II

  • Climate Change: Science and Impacts

  • Data Visualisation

  • Designing, Analysing and Interpreting (Eco) Toxicological Studies

  • Environmental Law

  • Environmental Management

  • Environmental Monitoring

  • Essentials In Ecotoxicology

  • GIS and Data Analysis

  • Integrated Pollution

  • Priority Pollutants and Human Health Effects

  • Quantitative Data Analysis

  • Reproductive Toxicology and Endocrine Disruption

  • Water Infrastructure Engineering

  • Water Process Engineering

  • Water Treatment Engineering

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years full-time with placement

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