Overview

The MSc in Environmental Science programme from University of St Andrews places a strong emphasis on the provision of hands-on technical training grounded in theoretical concepts required to tackle the major environmental challenges of our century.

This includes investigating and implementing solutions to global climate change, remediating and reducing the pollution of natural waters, and securing and managing the supply of natural resources.

Candidates are trained in survey and experiment design, field-deployable as well as lab-based analytical techniques and technical report writing as a core element of the degree programme.

Highlights

Field excursion to a real-world site of extensive pollution (currently planned to be in Rio Tinto, Spain).

Dissertation project centered around an environmental impact assessment.

Training in industry-standard software packages, including GIS, R, Python, Geochemist’s Workbench, PHREEQC.

Year-long training in field skills and sample analyses.

Preparation for employment in the private or public sector.

Small class sizes with frequent in-person interaction with your lecturers.

Careers

This degree prepares students for employment in a range of public and private sectors, such as environmental monitoring and consulting, analytical sciences, the mining industry, or resource management, as well as academic research in environmental and climate science.

Graduates will gain a range of specialized and transferrable skills that are sought after in industry and academia alike.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Methods in Geochemistry

Geochemistry Field Excursion

Global Resource Challenges

Pollution and Aqueous Chemistry

Statistics and Analytical Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 199 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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76

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94

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other subject-related area. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

CV or résumé

personal statement

one original signed academic reference

academic transcripts and degree certificates

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Tuition Fee

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International

29990 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29990 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12030 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12030 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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