Overview
The MSc in Geochemistry offered at University of St Andrews is a taught postgraduate programme run by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Geochemistry is a fundamental discipline within the Earth Sciences, providing the techniques and knowledge to address such fundamental questions as:
- What are the rates and drivers of climate change, both past and present?
- How do we assess and remediate environmental degradation?
- Was there ever life on Mars?
- How do planets form?
Highlights
- Teaching and supervision on the MSc span a wide range of expertise in the field of geochemistry, underpinned by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
- The course introduces you to academic and industry-standard software for robust geochemical modelling and statistical analysis of data.
- The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences upholds a collegiate, dynamic and research-intensive atmosphere that encourages, and is supportive of, all students.
- The MSc provides preparation for pursuing a PhD through working in an active research group and completing a lab-based dissertation focused on a novel research question.
- The MSc prepares you for employment in industry by incorporating applied economic and environmental geochemistry modules and the possibility of industry-sponsored research.
Careers
The range of research areas and applications of Geochemistry is so broad that career opportunities span the whole of earth and environmental sciences.
Masters-level training in Geochemistry would provide a suitable platform for a career in materials science outside of Earth and Environmental Sciences specifically.
Geochemists with MSc degrees from St Andrews are currently employed in:
- the energy sector (hydrocarbon industries, petrochemicals, nuclear and renewables)
- mining and mineral exploration, extraction and processing
- environmental industries and agencies focused on pollution monitoring and environmental remediation
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Analytical Methods in Geochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Geochemistry Field Excursion
- Isotope Geochemistry: Theory, Techniques, and Applications
- Research Project
- Special Topics in Geochemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Credits
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Campus Location
- St Andrews, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Chemistry Geology View 154 other Masters in Chemistry in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
- English language proficiency.
- CV or résumé
- personal statement
- two original signed academic references
- academic transcripts and degree certificates
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Tuition Fee
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29990 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29990 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.
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