Our planet is constantly evolving. What are the major challenges faced by our global environment and how are todays actions going to affect tomorrow’s world? Follow your passion to make a difference by studying for an Environmental Sciences MSci. From deforestation to waste disposal or natural resource depletion to global warming, Brunel’s Environmental Sciences MSci will provide you with the foundations to pursue a career that makes a difference to our world.
**Studying for an MSci means that you’ll graduate with an integrated master’s.** From your employers perspective you’ll stand out from the crowd because you’ll have developed your skills to a greater depth than you would on the BSc. The MSci will give you the chance to specialise in an important Environmental Science area of your choice. At Brunel you’ll develop your scientific skills in the classroom, laboratory and through field work.
Your course is based on the 15 “most wanted skills” identified from a national employer’s survey by the Natural Environment Research Council. This means that in addition to studying scientific topics, you’ll learn to use computer programs such as GIS, you’ll perform data analysis and be trained in areas such as public engagement, communication, leadership and teamwork.
You'll also have the option to carry out a placement as part of your degree, giving you the experience to create a stand-out CV. The Environmental Sciences MSci offers a unique compressed degree where you can carry out two placements within your four year degree during summer vacations, where you’ll earn a graduate level salary. You can also carry out a one year placement between years two and three, as part of a five year degree.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
- Biological Processes
- The Biosphere and Ecology
- Earth System Science
- Environmental Chemistry
- Leadership for Sustainability I
- Natural Environments Case Studies
- Research Skills, GIS and Fieldwork I
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- Anthropocene Case Studies
- Climate Change
- Ecosystem Stressors
- Environmental Pollution
- Leadership for Sustainability II
- The Sustainability Challenge
- Research Skills, GIS and Fieldwork II
Optional modules
- Environmental Health
- Introduction to Contemporary Civil Engineering
Year 3
Compulsory modules
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Governance
- Planetary Health Case Studies
- Individual Project
Optional modules
- Pollution Solutions
- Ecological Public Health
- Nature-based Climate Solutions
- Sustainable Construction
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Year 4
Compulsory modules
- Group Project
Optional modules
- Climate Change: Science and Impacts
- Biosphere II
- GIS and Data Analysis
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Management
- Integrated Pollution
- Environmental Monitoring
- Priority Pollutants and Human Health Effects
- Essentials In Ecotoxicology
- Designing, Analysing and Interpreting (Eco) Toxicological Studies
- Reproductive Toxicology and Endocrine Disruption
- Big Data Analytics
- Data Visualisation
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Water Infrastructure Engineering
- Water Treatment Engineering
- Water Process Engineering
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Environmental Sciences, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F851
Institution code:
B84
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
in any subject with A level grade B
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Science, Engineering or Environmental Science with 45 credits at Level 3.
in any subject
in any subject with A levels grade BB
in any subject with A level grade B
in any subject with A level grade B
including Standard or Higher Level 4 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.
in any subject
in any subject
in any subject with A levels grade BB
in any subject with A levels grade BB
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
79.0
with a minimum of:
Reading - 18
Listening - 17
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
PTE Academic
51.0
with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
