MSc Environmental Protection & Management

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University of Edinburgh

Comments about MSc Environmental Protection & Management - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland

• Objectives
  This programme aims to provide both an understanding of the processes that give rise to environmental degradation and pollution problems, and a capability in management of natural resources. Climate change is a particularly important threat, and is an issue that is dealt with in-depth in a number of the course modules.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements
  
  
  
  Preferably a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its equivalent if outside of the UK, in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, engineering, economics or other relevant subject. Applicants holding a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its equivalent from outside the UK, may also be considered. Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English.
• Academic title
  MSc Environmental Protection & Management
• Course description
  Graduates will become equipped to devise and enact strategies to protect and conserve environments that face a wide range of threats.
  
  Learning Outcomes
  
  Students will:
  
      * develop a scientific understanding of some of the major processes which influence the quality of land, air and water resources;
      * acquire knowledge of the most effective methods of environmental protection;
      * develop expertise in the design and implementation of programmes of environmental protection;
      * have the opportunity to study the integrated protection and management of particular ecosystems or resources.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  A combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips, a study tour and a dissertation project

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