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MSc in Conservation Science MSc in Contaminated Land and Remediation
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Director of Studies: Dr Ian Hartley. Director of Studies: Dr Kirk T Semple.
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time. Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
Entry Requirements: At least a second class honours degree, or its Entry Requirements: At least a second class honours degree, or its
equivalent. equivalent, in an appropriate science subject.
Assessment: Combination of coursework, presentations,
Assessment: Combination of coursework, presentations,
examinations and dissertation.
examinations and dissertation.
IELTS: 6.5
IELTS: 6.5
Funding: Faculty and department bursaries may be available - see
Funding: Faculty and department bursaries may be available - see
also page 196.
onment Centr
also page 196.
Further Information: www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/
Further Information: www.lec.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/
Applications are welcomed for our MSc in Conservation Science;
Contaminated land is a world-wide problem with estimates in the
the latest addition to our ecological and environmental teaching
UK alone varying from 50,000 to 100,000 hectares and up to
portfolio. Our unique location on the doorstep of the Yorkshire
100,000 sites, respectively (Royal Commission on Environmental
Dales and Lake District National Parks, The Forest of Bowland and
Pollution, 1996). The Joint Environmental Markets Unit of DTI has
Silverdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the north
reported a predicted global market for contaminated land
Lancashire coast, makes Lancaster an ideal place to study
remediation of US$ 18.2 billion by 2010. Regulation, management
Conservation Science.
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and remediation of contaminated land are undergoing significant
changes. For example, the implementation of Part IIA of the
The MSc provides you with an understanding of the challenges
Environmental Protection Act 1990 in 2000 means that
facing people working in conservation today, including the major
contaminated land can now be assessed using a case-by-case risk
international problems of loss of biodiversity, encompassing the
assessment approach, rather than based on total contaminant
effects of rapid climate change, habitat destruction and invasive
concentrations. This MSc covers many aspects of risk assessment
species. This vocational degree is aimed at those who intend to
and remediation and is supported by a strong research base
follow a career in conservation, and offers you the chance to gain a
providing highly contemporary material. Case studies are used
firm foundation in the supporting theory behind wildlife
echnology:
extensively to illustrate the application of the taught material and
conservation, while also gaining key skills that will enhance your
specifically include detailed investigations into the risk assessment
value to employers. There will be the option to learn skills in plant
and remediation of contaminated land sites.
identification, use of Geographical Information System (GIS) and
National Vegetation Classification (NVC) schemes, data analysis and
This MSc uniquely combines academically driven researchers with
presentation, risk assessment, and others. The course also helps
develop transferable skills appropriate to a career in research,
end-user practitioners from the local authority and industry and
consultancy or conservation.
enables the transfer of key skills to the user community. After
completion of the degree, you will be aware of the scale of
contaminated land problems in the UK; appraised of the changes
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in legislation pertaining to and the processes used to assess the risk
associated with contaminated land; able to scientifically discuss the
processes which control the behaviour of chemicals in soil and
comment on the processes which may affect remediation, and able
to communicate in an informed manner about methods of
assessment and remediation of contaminated land.
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