School of Life Sciences
Heriot-Watt University
The Master of Research in Environmental Analysis and Assessment is a new, practically- orientated, 12-month course that will equip students with the theoretical and practical skills to enter a laboratory-based environment undertaking work in environmental analysis, or to continue to a PhD degree. The course content includes: the design of monitoring programmes; environmental sampling; the chemical analysis of a wide range of pollutants, with an emphasis on hydrocarbons and oilfield chemicals; the use of biomarkers in environmental assessment; and the identification and role of microorganisms in the degradation of pollutants.
The course is structured into three units: two in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2. Each unit comprises a theoretical module and an accompanying practical module. The practical modules will focus on the production of different outputs: a research report, a ‘consultancy style' report, a ‘conference style' presentation and a scientific paper, and develop critical skills in research planning, problem solving and data evaluation. The student will then carry out a practical research study, commencing in Semester 2 and extending over the summer period, culminating in the production of a dissertation.
General funding sources
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Study information
- Qualification:
- MRes/Diploma
- Study duration:
- 12 months (MRes); 9 months (Diploma)
- Study mode:
- FT/PT
- Start month:
- September
- Entry requirements:
- For MRes level entry, students must hold a good (minimum 2:2) honours degree, and/or full membership of a relevant professional institution, and/or equivalent UK or overseas qualifications that may be considered on an individual basis. For Postgraduate Diploma level entry, students must hold any of the above, and/or a relevant 3rd Class Honours or Ordinary degree and an acceptable period of appropriate industrial experience.
- Language requirements:
- TOEFL 577 (in the computerised test the equivalent is 233 marks and the Internet based requirement is 90). An IELTS requirement of 6.5 or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Grade C are also acceptable.
- No. of students per year:
- New Course
- Fees:
- Academic Year 2007/08 fees were £3,790 Home/EU; £11,360 Overseas (full time) and £2,050 Home/EU; £6,140 Overseas (part time). Academic Year 2008/09 fees subject to confirmation.
