Overview

Delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals, it provides hands‑on training to understand, analyse and manage chemicals of environmental concern in real‑world settings, within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The Environmental Geochemistry (Nuclear Science) at University of Plymouth includes a specialised module developed with Babcock International and the UK Ministry of Defence combines environmental expertise with insight into the nuclear sector – one of the most significant environmental challenges of our time.

The only taught postgraduate programme dedicated to the study of environmental geochemistry in the Southern region of the UK – with a specialised module developed with Babcock and the MoD that opens the door to the nuclear sector.

Careers, industry and research

Real-world experienceThe MSc provides ‘real world’ experience during your placement (which can lead to permanent employment) of working with organisations who manage our environment, including:

Environmental consultancy at Pell Frischmann, WSP, Atkins, Aecom, Royal Haskoning-DHV, White Young Green, Arcadis, Black and Veatch, Ramboll, Mott MacDonald.
Catchment management at the Westcountry Rivers Trust, Environment Agency, Natural England as well as Tamar, North Devon, South Devon, Blackdown Hills, Cornwall Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Geology Nuclear Engineering View 16 other Masters in Nuclear Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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4.5

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree (upper second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g., BSc Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Ocean Sciences) or overseas equivalent.
If you apply with a 2:2 and relevant industry experience, this would also be considered.
A minimum grade C in English Language at GCSE level OR a minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS with no less than 5.5 in any component.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21650 GBP / year

≈ 21650 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

12100 GBP / year

≈ 12100 GBP / year

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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

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Careers, industry and research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Plymouth

Funding

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