Environmental Science

MSc Environmental Science

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



The study of Applied Environmental Science is critical for establishing policies in environmental assessment, evaluating potential change in environmental quality in response to various land use and other activities, and in development of management and conservation strategies, as well as contributing to policy formulation. This course has a heavy emphasis on practical training in fieldwork, laboratory analyses, information sourcing, data analysis, planning, reporting and communication.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team of experts covering the key aspects of Environmental Science, encompassing marine, freshwater and terrestrial systems. This is the only Applied Environmental Science course in Ireland to include a major input from civil engineering, relating particularly to water quality, hydrology and waste treatment processes.



- In collaboration with UCD School of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering relating particularly to water quality, hydrology and waste treatment processes.



- This multi-disciplinary Master’s course provides fundamental training in key areas of Environmental Science encompassing marine, freshwater and terrestrial systems.



Internship Opportunities*

Internship opportunities are available for at least a 6-week period in the environmental sector (including consultancies, government agencies and industry) over the Summer Trimester. Examples of previous placements are RPS Group, Dublin City Council, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Golder Associates and Dublin Urban Rivers Life Project.



*Placements are secured through a competitive process and are not guaranteed.

Stage 1 - Core

Quantitative Tools for the Life Sciences BIOL40390

Introduction to Water Resources Engineering 1CVEN40220

Freshwater Resources Assessment ENVB40120

Global Change Ecology ENVB40130

Analyses for Environmental Investigations ENVB40510

Thesis (MSc Env. Science)ENVB40670

Soil Ecology ENVB40680

Essay (MSc Applied Science) ENVB40690

GIS for Environmental Assessment GEOG40770

Environmental Geology GEOL40300



Stage 1 - Option

Wildlife Conservation AESC40150

Remote Sensing ARCH41070

Waste Management BSEN30240

Introduction to Water Resources Engineering 2 CVEN40230

Water Waste and Environmental Modelling CVEN40570

Marine Community Ecology ENVB40020

Environmental Impact Assessment ENVB40040

Wildlife Management/Conservation (On-line) ENVB40320

Appl. Ecotoxicology (On-line) ENVB40350

Environmental-based internship ENVB40650

Research-based internship ENVB40660

Essay (MSc Applied Science)ENVB40690

This programme is intended for applicants with a primary degree in Science, Engineering, Geography, Architecture or a related subject. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.



- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.



- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:



MSc Environmental Science FT (X062)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



MSc Environmental Science PT (X204)

Duration

2 Years

Attend

Part Time

Deadline

Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

90

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

MSc Environmental Science (X062) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 8010

nonEU fee per year - € 19900


MSc Environmental Science (X204) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 4035

nonEU fee per year - € 9900


***Fees are subject to change


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Our graduates are building successful varied careers in environmental resources assessment, management and protection. A considerable number have been employed in environmental consultancy and national and International government agencies, such as Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Some graduates have also continued their studies at PhD level in the areas of fisheries, biomass fuels, soil, water engineering and invertebrate ecology. The course gives due consideration to key legislative requirements and policy developments.