Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring PgDip/MSc at Ulster University 2025/26 entry - Par
Provided by Ulster University School of Medicine
About the course
Overview
This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. This course is running since 1999.
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Summary
With over 30 years’ experience of teaching Environmental Toxicology, and 19 years teaching via online distance learning, the course team has a significant track record in Ecotoxicology education. This course investigates why pollution occurs, what the risks are to both humans and the environment, and what approaches to management we might have.
The specific objectives of the course are to develop an understanding of:
• The general mechanisms of toxicity.
• The basis of setting environmental quality standards.
• The behaviour of contaminants in water, air and soil.
• The legislative controls on contaminants.
• Analysing large datasets using techniques such as Geographic Infomation Systems.
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Fees and funding
10% Alumni Discount
Are you a graduate of Ulster University? Did you know you could be eligible for a 10% fees discount .
2025/26 Fees
Postgraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2025/26 fees will be announced in due course.
See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2024/25 entry.
Scholarships, awards and prizes
Past graduates from Ulster can receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees.
The university also offers flexible payment options to spread the cost of the course over their study period.
Additional mandatory costs
This course has no additional mandatory costs.
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.
Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.
There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.
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| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |