Who is the UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science) for?
The UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science) is designed for recent graduates in Science, Engineering or Architecture or graduates employed by Local Authorities, State or Semi-state agencies, Industry and Environmental consultants.

What will I learn from the UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science)?
The UCD Masters Programme in Applied Science (Environmental Science) provides graduates with a thorough knowledge of Environmental Science and its application in solving environmental problems. It will equip students with skills to develop a career in environmental assessment, evaluating potential change in environmental quality in response to various land-use and other activities and in the development of management and conservation strategies as well as contributing to policy formulation.  Students will work with a multidisciplinary team of experts covering the key aspects of Environmental Science.

How will I benefit from the UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science)?
The UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science) course will provide you with the knowledge base, skills and confidence to participate in multidisciplinary projects dealing with environmental issues, assessment, management or policy development.

What is the UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science) programme about?
The UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science) programme seeks to provide a broad training in the Science underpinning environmental assessments and related disciplines.  There is a heavy emphasis on practical training in fieldwork, laboratory analyses, information sourcing, data analysis, reporting and communication.  Some exercises provide experience in planning and teamwork.

Key Features:

• This multi-disciplinary Master’s course provides fundamental training in key areas of Environmental Science encompassing marine, freshwater and terrestrial systems.  
• It is the only Environmental Science course in Ireland to include a major input from Civil Engineering on water resources engineering.
• It provides theoretical and practical knowledge of Environmental Science and its application in assessing and solving environmental problems, developing management strategies and policy.

Students have the opportunity to select from a wide range of module subjects:

• Applied Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Core Skills for Research
• Freshwater Resources Assessment (included biological and chemical assessment of water quality)
• Global Change Ecology
• Wildlife & Resources Management
• Marine/Coastal Ecology
• Soil Ecology
• Environmental Geology
• Ecotoxicology & Air Quality Monitoring
• Vegetation Ecology
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Remote Sensing
• Introduction to Ecological Modelling
• Literature Review
• Minor Research Project & Thesis

The various modules give due consideration to key legislative  requirements and policy development.

Where can I go after the UCD MSc Applied Science (Environmental Science)?

Our graduates are building successful varied careers in environmental resources assessment, management and protection. A considerable number have been employed in consultancy positions but some are also with the Fisheries Boards, Local Authorities, Department of the Environment and the EPA. Some graduates have also continued their studies at PhD level.

If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes.

If you are interested in this programme and are not sure if you are eligible, please contact Dr. Jan-Robert Baars,
(Telephone +353 1 716 2243)

To apply online, please click here www.ucd.ie/apply

Dr. Jan-Robert Baars,
UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science,
Science Centre West,
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.

Tel: 00 353 (0)1 716 2243 Email: janrobert.baars@ucd.ie