Environmental Science

MSc Environmental Science
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

You will work with an interdisciplinary team of experts covering the key aspects of Environmental Science, encompassing marine, freshwater and terrestrial systems. This is the only Applied Environmental Science course in Ireland to include a major input from civil engineering, relating particularly to water quality, hydrology and waste treatment processes.

In collaboration with UCD School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering relating particularly to water quality, hydrology and waste treatment processes.

This multi-disciplinary Master's course provides fundamental training in key areas of Environmental Science encompassing marine, freshwater and terrestrial systems.

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

The UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science) is designed for recent graduates in Science, Engineering or Architecture or graduates employed by Local Authorities, State or Semi-state agencies, Industry and Environmental consultants.

Vision and Values Statement
The MSc in Applied Environmental Science is aimed at students who wish to further develop a career or enhance their current knowledge on environmental science issues and develop practical field and laboratory skills relevant to implementing environmental policies. We value students that are dedicated, motivated, and develop a specialist knowledge and apply a critical approach to address ever increasing environmental issues. We aim to provide a learning environment that directs students to current information and that develops key skills necessary to source, critically analyse, evaluate, synthesise and report relevant environmental information. This course is based on core and elective modules delivered as lectures, on-line resources, tutorials, practicals, field exercises and require both individual and group work. With the aim of developing a range of work related skills assessments include the preparation of reports, critical essays, computer based assignments, field surveys, presentations and group projects. A work placement in an agency servicing the environmental sector is undertaken during the third semester obtaining industry relevant skills. The course draws on a number of leading academic staff that actively participates in environmental research spanning a range of disciplines informing the material presented.

Stage 1 - Core
Quantitative Tools for the Life Sciences BIOL40390
Introduction to Water Resources Engineering 1CVEN40220
Freshwater Resources Assessment ENVB40120
Global Change Ecology ENVB40130
Analyses for Environmental Investigations ENVB40510
Thesis (MSc Env. Science)ENVB40670
Soil Ecology ENVB40680
Essay (MSc Applied Science) ENVB40690
GIS for Environmental Assessment GEOG40770
Environmental Geology GEOL40300

Stage 1 - Option
Wildlife Conservation AESC40150
Remote Sensing ARCH41070
Waste Management BSEN30240
Introduction to Water Resources Engineering 2 CVEN40230
Water Waste and Environmental Modelling CVEN40570
Marine Community Ecology ENVB40020
Environmental Impact Assessment ENVB40040
Wildlife Management/Conservation (On-line) ENVB40320
Appl. Ecotoxicology (On-line) ENVB40350
Environmental-based internship ENVB40650
Research-based internship ENVB40660

This programme is intended for applicants with a primary degree in Science, Engineering, Geography, Architecture or a related subject. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

- Students meeting the programme's academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD's Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master's Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/

- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.

The following entry routes are available:

MSc Environmental Science FT (X062)

Deadline Rolling*

MSc Environmental Science PT (X204)
Deadline

Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

The UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science) is designed for recent graduates in Science, Engineering or Architecture or graduates employed by Local Authorities, State or Semi-state agencies, Industry and Environmental consultants.

90

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

MSc Environmental Science (X062) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 8010
nonEU fee per year - € 19900

MSc Environmental Science (X204) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4035
nonEU fee per year - € 9900

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Next Intake: 2020/2021 September

Our graduates are building successful varied careers in environmental resources assessment, management and protection. A considerable number have been employed in environmental consultancy and national and International government agencies, such as Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Some graduates have also continued their studies at PhD level in the areas of fisheries, biomass fuels, soil, water engineering and invertebrate ecology. The course gives due consideration to key legislative requirements and policy developments.