Environmental Geology and Contamination MSc
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 12 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Post-Graduate
- Education Required Graduate
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 3.1
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | GBP 18,300 |
Program Description
On this Environmental Geology and Land Contamination Master's degree course, you'll learn how to investigate and understand contaminated sites. You'll learn how the whole geo-environmental system influences the movement of contaminants from source to potential receptors, through modules that cover hydrology, geochemistry, site investigation, geotechnics, and land assessment.
Earth systems and environmental sciences at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 4th of all post-1992 universities for research qualityResearch Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Many countries have a significant legacy of contaminants in the ground caused by industrial and mining activity. These pollutants can pose a significant risk to human health and the environment, so specialist expertise is required to ensure land is safe for use or development.Demand for expertise is increasing, and in the UK alone the market for environmental consultancy is expected to grow by almost £10 billion to £16 billion by 2027. (Consultancy UK).This course provides practical training in every aspect – from field and site work, to laboratory analysis and data interpretation – so once you graduate, you can pursue varied roles in the specialist area of contaminated land consultancy, regulation and remediation, both in the UK and overseas.
