Program Overview
The Environmental Science and Technology at Lancaster University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Science and Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,390 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Science and Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dissertation Project
- Renewable Energy
- Geoinformatics
- Food Security, Agriculture and Climate Change
- Toxicological Mechanisms and Measurements
- Consequences of Toxicological Effects
- Wildlife Monitoring Techniques
- Crop Protection
- Sustainable Soil Management
- Lake Ecology
- Safety and environmental impact assessment: an industrial perspective
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Data assimilation and integration
- Groundwater Resources and Protection
- Catchment Protection (field course)
- The Causes and Consequences of Environmental Radioactivity
- Pollution Microbiology
- Chemical Risk Assessment
- Contaminated Land and Remediation
- Data Analysis and Programming Skills
- Global Change and the Earth System
- Physical Volcanology
- Geological Hazards
- Behaviour of Pollutants in the Environment
- Environmental Aspects of Renewable Energy
- Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Trace Organics
- Modelling Environmental Processes
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant subject. We can also consider applicants with a lower second class (or equivalent) if they have relevant work experience (including voluntary work).
- IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,390 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,390 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lancaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several new universities...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months