Applied Environmental Sciences MSc

University of St Andrews

The MSc in Applied Environmental Sciences, which was previously named MSc in Environmental Science, offers a new angle on Masters-level Earth science education. Industry work placement with our trusted UK and US environmental consultancy partners helps our MSc students become highly skilled, well-rounded and work-ready early career professionals.

The degree places a strong emphasis on hands-on technical training grounded in theoretical concepts required to tackle the major environmental challenges of our century. This includes investigating and implementing solutions to global climate change, remediating and reducing the pollution of natural waters, and securing and managing the supply of natural resources. Candidates are trained in survey and experiment design, field-deployable as well as lab-based analytical techniques, and technical report writing as a core element of the degree programme.

Core modules provide graduate-level training on world-class analytical equipment and the application of this knowledge to quantitatively assess natural and polluted systems. The range of optional modules allows students to tailor the degree towards their personal background, interests, and career goals, spanning from managing Earth’s natural resources to the study of the oceans, atmosphere, and climate change, providing a cutting-edge scientific education led by our faculty.