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Introduction

This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.

This programme provides advanced training in environmental toxicology, monitoring techniques and evaluates both US and EU environmental legislation. It fulfils the demand for trained personnel in the environmental regulatory agencies, in companies subject to such regulation and those involved in providing support services such as monitoring and consultancy. The course is offered in part-time online mode and suits people already working in the environmental field or those wishing to pursue a career in this area.

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Further Information

The specific objectives of the course are to develop an understanding of:

- The general mechanisms of toxicity in humans.
- The basis of setting environmental quality standards.
- The behaviour of contaminants in water, air and soil.
- The main toxicological problems of contaminants in the environment.
- The legislative controls on contaminants.

Entry Requirements & Progression

Entry to the PGDip:
Applicants should normally possess one or more of the following:

- an honours degree in an appropriate subject or combination of subjects (e.g. Environmental Science, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering).
- a professional qualification of equivalent standard to degree plus at least five years relevant work experience.
- a qualification deemed to be an equivalent to the above.

Entry to the MSc:
Following successful completion of the PGDip programme, students will graduate with a PGDip in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring with a pass (50% or more) or distinction (greater than 70%).

To have the option of proceeding to the MSc programme, students must obtain an overall pass mark of 50% or higher during the PGDip.

Completion of the Course:
Students successfully completing the dissertation with a pass mark of 50% or more will graduate with an MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring. Students who obtain an overall pass mark of 70% or more, will graduate with a MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring with distinction.

Module Listings

PGDip Modules:
PGDip Module Listings

MSc Modules:
MSc Module Listings

2010/2011 Timetable

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Credits & Fees

The following information should be used only as a guide to the normal costs of a distance learning programme, and the University's finance website should be used as the definitive source of fees information.

Credits:
- A PGDip generally has a weighting of 120 credits.
- An MSc/MA generally has a weighting of 180 credits (an additional 60 credits from the PGDip).

The normal cost per credit is £19.5 for EU students and £49.3 for non EU students.

Costs for EU Students:
- The total cost of a PGDip programme is normally £2340.00.
- The total cost of an MSc/MA programme is normally £3510.00. This figure includes the £2340.00 cost of a PGDip.

Costs for Non-EU Students:
- The total cost of a PGDip programme is normally £5916.00.
- The total cost of an MSc/MA programme is normally £8874.00. This figure includes the £5916.00 cost of a PGDip.