Institute for the Environment (IfE)
Welcome
The Institute for the Environment is a rapidly expanding research centre housing a strong team of leading experts held in high international regard in their respective fields.
Research in the Institute tackles a diverse number of environmental science issues. We have excellent toxicology and ecotoxicology facilities, a wide range of testing and analysis equipment, and state-of-the-art equipment for the chemical analysis of samples.
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PhD/MPhil Study
Research students in the Institute for the Environment can work towards an MPhil or PhD research degree, this involves an in-depth study of a specific subject area that extends the boundaries of current knowledge.
On completion of your research programme you will submit a thesis which is a substantial written report of the research you have carried out. Submission of a thesis occurs after about one to two years for an MPhil degree and after about three years for a PhD degree for a full-time student. Registration may also be part-time.
Our Courses
All our MSc postgraduate programmes are accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).
All our MSc programmes are delivered in full-time mode (two days per week for one year) and part-time mode (one day per week for two years).
Current Environmental Science MSc courses:
- MSc in Pollution and Monitoring
- MSc in Legislation and Management
- MSc in Climate Change Impacts and Sustainability
- MSc in Toxicology and Risk Assessment
The Institute also awards an annual bursary for MSc Students, read full details.
Our Research
Research in the Institute focuses on five key areas:
New MSc Course
The Institute has just launched a new MSc course: MSc in Toxicology and Risk Assessment. Applications are now open.
