MSc Environmental Science in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews | St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 29,950
(c. USD40,122.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Science in Environmental Science provides students from various scientific disciplines with both hands-on and conceptual expertise to address today's most pressing ecological issues. This program offers instruction in analytical methods, data interpretation, modeling approaches, remediation strategies, and tracing biogeochemical cycles across ecosystems - from the air we breathe to terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Students undertake a culminating fieldwork experience at internationally significant ecological crisis locations like Spain's Rio Tinto, followed by a final research project involving an autonomous environmental evaluation. Ideal candidates are driven graduates with degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, or earth sciences (including geology, environmental studies, or geography) pursuing careers in environmental professions or doctoral research pathways.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other subject-related area.
Non-native English speaking applicants must attain an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 minimum in individual elements. TOEFL (iBT) with a score of 100 may also be accepted.

Tuition GBP 29,950

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