Overview

The Environmental Sciences programme from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University cover the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills relevant to the field. The combination of taught modules and a large research project will produce a coherent and comprehensive degree.

The MRes Environmental Sciences programme at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) offers a unique opportunity to learn and conduct research within a truly international and interdisciplinary environment. Led by world-renowned avian community ecologist Professor Eben Goodale, the research team includes energetic young researchers specialising in ecology and environmental science.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this programme are well prepared to pursue a PhD at both domestic or international institutions. Other career opportunities include research scientists at research institutions, policymakers at governmental agencies, environmental educators at non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and environmental consultants in environment-related industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Project Design and Management
Common Research Issues in Environmental Sciences

Frontiers in Environmental Sciences
Research Methods in Bioinformatics
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Environment and Society
Humans and environmental pollution
Advanced Statistics In Environmental Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 26 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in China

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

China

Top 100 of 2026 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 – 85 per cent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution

UK:

UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent

North America:

3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

90000 CNY / year

≈ 90000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

90000 CNY / year

≈ 90000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Suzhou

Funding

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