General information
This taught one-year course will give students a thorough understanding of all aspects of wetland science required for understanding, design and construction of treatment wetlands for pollution control. Students will learn the theoretical and practical skills needed in the application of a range of treatment wetlands for pollution control and water management. Field and laboratory work will also cover the latest techniques in environmental analysis needed for contemporary wetland monitoring and experimentation.
Taught wetland modules include:
- Wetland classes and biodiversity
- Wetland hydrology and biogeochemistry
- Wetland Ecosystem Services
- International wetland field trip
- Constructed treatment wetlands
Instrumental and environmental analysis: alongside the theoretical and practical design skills needed for the building of constructed treatment wetlands students on this course will learn a variety of instrumental analysis techniques. These will be tailored for constructed wetland engineers and biogeochemists interested in environmental analysis and suitable for those studying a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats – not just wetlands. The theory, practical use and basic maintenance of the instruments will be covered, along with sample collection and analysis.
The lab and field based techniques covered include:
- pH, conductivity and Redox potential
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) collection and analysis using a gas chromatograph (GC) and infra-red gas analysis (IRGA)
- Cation and anion concentration analysis using ion chromatography (IC)
- Stable isotope analysis with an isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS)
- Modelling for the design of treatment wetland
Career prospects. Students choosing this MSc will enjoy a modular course that will teach both the practical and theoretical aspects of wetland science in order to create an understanding of the requirements of wetland systems designed for pollution control. Participants will be highly qualified to engage in the rapidly developing wetland construction industry. Successful students will therefore develop the skills and experience required to enable progression onto PhD studies in a wide-range of biological, biogeochemical, environmental and conservation based subjects.
The course will also allow students to seek employment in areas related to constructed wetlands, water and wetland management, soil science, water treatment and quality, conservation and environmental consultancy.
Content
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Venue
Bangor, United Kingdom
School of Biological Sciences
Bangor University, Menai Bridge
Anglesey, LL59 5AB, UK
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/biology/study-with-us/postgraduate-application/en
Cost:
<p><strong>UK/EU applicants: </strong>£6.000<br /> <strong>Non-EU applicants:</strong> £13.500</p> <p>For more information about tuition fees, see <a href="http://www.bangor.ac.uk/ar/main/fees/index.php.en">Tuition fees</a>. </p>
Prerequisites:
Academic criteria
BSc degree grade equivalent UK 2(ii) or above in a relevant biological sciences subject. Students aged 25 or older with sufficient relevant work/academic experience.
English language criteria
Students must provide documented verification of IELTS (or equivalent qualification) level 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) or greater.
Application Procedure:
Apply using the online application form. After you have completed the form on-line, you will have to produce paper copies of a number of documents (certified where you’re unable to provide the originals), such as academic transcripts, degree certificates, confirmation of financial support, and English language test results.
Application deadline: The University will accept applications throughout the year, but we would generally advise that you send in your application form by the end of June (for September intake) or the end of October (for January intake) to ensure that you have time to make any funding and/or accommodation arrangements, and for documents such as transcripts and references to be obtained if not submitted with the application. This will also give you more time to meet any conditions we may potentially attach to an offer (e.g. in the case of overseas students, taking an IELTS Test to meet the English Language requirement).
Qualification
This taught one-year course will give students a thorough understanding of all aspects of wetland science required for understanding, design and construction of treatment wetlands for pollution control. Students will learn the theoretical and practical skills needed in the application of a range of treatment wetlands for pollution control and water management. Field and laboratory work will also cover the latest techniques in environmental analysis needed for contemporary wetland monitoring and experimentation.
Taught wetland modules include:
- Wetland classes and biodiversity
- Wetland hydrology and biogeochemistry
- Wetland Ecosystem Services
- International wetland field trip
- Constructed treatment wetlands
Instrumental and environmental analysis: alongside the theoretical and practical design skills needed for the building of constructed treatment wetlands students on this course will learn a variety of instrumental analysis techniques. These will be tailored for constructed wetland engineers and biogeochemists interested in environmental analysis and suitable for those studying a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats – not just wetlands. The theory, practical use and basic maintenance of the instruments will be covered, along with sample collection and analysis.
The lab and field based techniques covered include:
- pH, conductivity and Redox potential
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) collection and analysis using a gas chromatograph (GC) and infra-red gas analysis (IRGA)
- Cation and anion concentration analysis using ion chromatography (IC)
- Stable isotope analysis with an isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS)
- Modelling for the design of treatment wetland
Apply using the online application form. After you have completed the form on-line, you will have to produce paper copies of a number of documents (certified where you’re unable to provide the originals), such as academic transcripts, degree certificates, confirmation of financial support, and English language test results.
Application deadline: The University will accept applications throughout the year, but we would generally advise that you send in your application form by the end of June (for September intake) or the end of October (for January intake) to ensure that you have time to make any funding and/or accommodation arrangements, and for documents such as transcripts and references to be obtained if not submitted with the application. This will also give you more time to meet any conditions we may potentially attach to an offer (e.g. in the case of overseas students, taking an IELTS Test to meet the English Language requirement).
Career prospects. Students choosing this MSc will enjoy a modular course that will teach both the practical and theoretical aspects of wetland science in order to create an understanding of the requirements of wetland systems designed for pollution control. Participants will be highly qualified to engage in the rapidly developing wetland construction industry. Successful students will therefore develop the skills and experience required to enable progression onto PhD studies in a wide-range of biological, biogeochemical, environmental and conservation based subjects.
The course will also allow students to seek employment in areas related to constructed wetlands, water and wetland management, soil science, water treatment and quality, conservation and environmental consultancy.
Academic criteria
BSc degree grade equivalent UK 2(ii) or above in a relevant biological sciences subject. Students aged 25 or older with sufficient relevant work/academic experience.
English language criteria
Students must provide documented verification of IELTS (or equivalent qualification) level 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) or greater.
