Environmental Geochemistry
Entry requirements
An honours degree (upper second class or better) in a relevant discipline (e.g., BSc Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Geological Sciences, Biological Sciences) OR overseas equivalent.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The field of environmental geochemistry is central to the environmental sector which has grown rapidly over the last decade. The global environmental consultancy market, a key destination for suitably skilled graduates, is currently increasing at its strongest rate for five. Geochemical expertise is vital to many aspects of the day to day work of environmental consultants, civil, structural and mining engineers, environmental regulatory authorities, mining and oil companies. In essence, environmental geochemistry is the scientific discipline concerned with the sources, distribution and interactions of chemical elements in rocks, soils, waters, air and biological material. It particularly is tasked with studying a wide variety of environmental materials using a broad suite of analytical tools, inclusive of field measurements, chemical instrumentation and digital modelling methods. Specialists in environmental geochemistry should be equipped with skills and subject specific knowledge in the fields of aqueous and soil geochemistry, characterisation of the sources, transport and fate of environmental pollutants, modelling of the surface and subsurface environment, sampling and chemical analysis of pollutants and the fundamentals of environmental management.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time12+ months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions Office
- admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1752 585858