Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring

Program Overview

The Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring PgDip/MSc at Ulster University is a unique online program that explores pollution sources, risks, and management approaches. Delivered entirely online, the program offers flexibility and allows students to focus on areas of interest. Assessment is entirely by coursework, and the program can be completed in stages as suits the student's circumstances.

Program Outline

Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring - PgDip/MSc at Ulster University 2024/25 - Part-time Postgraduate Study Online Course:

Degree Overview:

• The Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring PgDip/MSc is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom.
• Established in 1999, with over 200 successful graduates, the course boasts over 30 years of experience teaching Environmental Toxicology and 19 years of experience in online distance learning.
• The program explores pollution sources, risks to humans and the environment, and various management approaches.
>* The mechanisms of toxicity. >* Setting environmental quality standards. >* Contaminant behavior in water, air, and soil. >* Legislative control of contaminants. >* Using techniques such as Geographic Information Systems to analyze large datasets.
• Most students who enroll are already working in the environmental field.
• The course aims to provide flexibility with the topics studied, allowing you to focus on areas of particular interest to you or your employer.
• Students may choose to study for individual modules, a Postgraduate Diploma, or a Master's degree, as their circumstances dictate.
• The program is split into modules that comprise 30 credit points each.
One module is taught per semester (late September to early January and late January to early May).
• The PgDip comprises four taught modules (totaling 120 credits).
It takes two academic years to complete the award.
• To obtain the MSc, an additional research project module (60 credits) needs to be completed over two additional semesters, bringing the total credits to 180.
This leads to the award of Master of Science (MSc).
• The full PgDip/MSc program normally takes three years of part-time study (6 semesters).

Assessment:

• Assessment is entirely by coursework with no formal university exams.
• The assessment methods include practical reports, projects, literature reviews, essays, class tests, group work, and a research project.
• You can expect timely feedback on all coursework assessments individually or issued to the group.
This feedback aims to help you improve in your academic endeavors.

Teaching:

• The program is taught online through various methods, including detailed lecture presentations, videos, and discussion forums.
• The course aims to strike a balance between theoretical input and practical application, using real-world examples to enhance your understanding of key concepts.
• Learning platforms like Blackboard Learn are employed to facilitate communication through email, discussion boards, online chat, and telephone.
• The course employs lecturers and e-tutors for one-to-one problem resolution to support learning effectively.

Other:

• The university offers several benefits to students, including:
>* Esri's ArcGIS and/or Erdas Imagine provided free of charge to students engaged in GIS or remote sensing projects. >* McAfee Anti-virus software free of charge for students. >* SPSS statistical software: Students can download this powerful data analysis tool for use in research and other projects. >* Apple Educational Discount: Students qualify for special discounted pricing on Apple computers, software, and select third-party products. >* Nvivo: This software facilitates qualitative and mixed research methods data collection, organization, and analysis. It supports various data formats, including interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, audio files, and (in NVivo10) social media data, YouTube videos, and web pages. >* Software4Students: Information is available from Software4Students on purchasing Adobe products, Kaspersky Anti-Virus & other security software. Microsoft Operating Systems and other software are also available. >* Dell Products: DELL offers a computer initiative to the university's students. >* DreamSpark: As a university student, you may download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software through DreamSpark at no cost. >* Free Student Membership of the Institution of Environmental Sciences

• The price of your overall programme will be determined by the number of credit points that you initiate in the relevant academic year.
• For modules commenced in the academic year 2024/25, the following fees apply:
• Fees Credit Points NI/ROI/GB Cost International Cost* Credit Points
• 5
• £194.45 £474.70 Credit Points
• 10
• £388.90 £949.40 Credit Points
• 15
• £583.35 £1,424.10 Credit Points
• 20
• £777.80 £1,898.80 Credit Points
• 30
• £1,166.70 £2,848.20 Credit Points
• 60
• £2,333.40 £5,696.40 Credit Points
• 120
• £4,666.80 £11,392.80 Credit Points
• 180
• £7000.20 £17,089.20
• NB: A standard full-time PGCert is equivalent to 60 credit points per year.
A standard full-time PGDip is equivalent to 120 credit points per year. More information can be found in the Visas and Immigration section.
• Where the postgraduate course selected offers multiple awards (e.g.
PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters), please note that the price displayed is for the complete Masters programme.
• Postgraduate certificates and diplomas are charged at a pro-rata basis.
• Scholarships, awards and prizes
The Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan is available for postgraduate courses studied distance-learning part-time, over no more than three years. https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
• 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.
• 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.