MRes Medical Imaging Sciences

Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
School of Medicine

King’s College London

The Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering is at the forefront of research, development, education and training in all aspects of medical imaging.

A qualification from the Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering will equip you to join the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists and clinicians taking medical imaging forward.

Students will undertake both academic and practical study in an environment of excellence, learning from the best scientists and clinicians from around the globe.

This programme aims to provide graduates of chemistry, physics, computing, mathematics, biology, pharmacy or medicine, with advanced training in the imaging field. Intended mainly as preparation for a PhD, but also serves as training for employment in hospitals and industry.

Funding Information: Scholarships are available on a competitive basis. These include tuition fees (Home/EU) and contributions towards living costs. Applications need to be received by 31 March to be considered for a scholarship.

Funding Information

The Medical Imaging Sciences MRes has MRC studentships available. Studentships are available on a competitive basis. These include tuition fees (Home/EU) and/or stipend. Please apply for the studentships online via https://myapplication.kcl.ac.uk by 9 May 2012. Interviews will take place in late May 2012.

For further information please contact the programme administrator Sultan Wadud.

Email: pgadmin-imaging@kcl.ac.uk

Tel: 0207 188 8379

Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/imaging

Direct link to programme information – Click here

MSc in Green Chemistry & Sustainable Industrial Technology

1 Year Full-time

University of York

This innovative masters course is run in collaboration with a wide range of companies and organisations that manufacture or use chemicals or are involved in chemicals management and policy. The course will equip graduates with an understanding of the drives for sustainability, and the necessary skills in green chemistry for a career in areas including research, process development, environmental and legal services, consultancy and government.

Modules

• Principles of Green Chemistry
o Introduction to Green Chemistry
o Control of Environmental Impact of Chemical Processes and Products
o Alternative Reaction Media
o Catalysis for Green Chemistry

• Application of Green Chemistry
o Clean Synthesis
o Renewable Resources
o Energy Efficiency and Emerging Technologies
o Chemical Engineering and Clean Technology

• Commercialisation of Green Chemistry
o Commercialisation of Science
o Intellectual Property, Business Opportunities and the Impact of Environmental Legislation
o Greener Products

• Transferable Skills
o Advanced IT Skills, CV and Interview Techniques
o Green Chemistry Presentations
o Literature Seminars
o Public Awareness

• Green Chemistry Research Project

Entry requirements

• At least a 2:2, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline
• If English is not your first language, 6.5 IELTS or 92 IBT TOEFL

Fees and funding

Fees for 2011/12 are £4,200 for UK/EU students and £15,600 for overseas students.

The Department of Chemistry is pleased to offer Scholarships of up to £7,000 to applicants from the EU (including the UK) who have or expect to achieve at least an upper second class degree or the equivalent. Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and financial need. For more information, please see the website: http://www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/research/groups/green/education/msc/feesandfunding/mscgreenchemistrybursaries/

For more information
Please contact the Chemistry Graduate Office
01904 324544
Email: chemgrad@york.ac.uk

For information on how to apply, visit www.york.ac.uk/chemistry/postgraduate/apply/ .

Kennedy Scholarships 2013-2014

Scholarships for postgraduate study at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Open to: British citizens who will have graduated by the time of taking up an award (and not earlier than 2010) and who have spent two of the last five years studying at a university in the UK.

Available for Graduate Programmes:

- Special Student/non-degree
- Master’s
- PhD (External funding is welcomed for funded doctoral programmes)
- Visiting Fellowship Year of additional research towards UK PhD

Award offers:

- Full fees & health insurance
- Tax free stipend of $24,000
- Outward and Return flights
- Additional travel grant of $2,500
- Opportunity to be part of a Scholarship
- Programme valued by the Kennedy family and with distinguished alumni in leading positions in the UK and US

Details of the competition and an application form to be completed online can be found on www.kennedytrust.org.uk

Application closing date: 23.59 on Sunday 28 October 2012.

Enquiries regarding the Fellowships are welcome. Please ring Annie Thomas on 020 7222 1151.

The Kennedy Memorial Trust maintains the UK’s memorial to President John Kennedy, seeking to perpetuate the memory of his outlook and achievements. Kennedy Scholarships constitute a living memorial, in addition to the memorial in landscape and stone at Runnymede, Surrey.

Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships 2013-2014

Harvard University

Fellowships are available for five graduate students, men or women from the United Kingdom, to study for up to two consecutive years in one of the Faculties of Harvard. The value of each Fellowship is at least $25,000 plus tuition and health service fees.

Information about the fellowships can be found on www.frankknox.harvard.edu

The competition is open to British citizens at the time of application normally resident in the UK who wish to attend the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Business School, Graduate School of Design, Harvard Divinity School, Graduate School of Education, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School and Harvard School of Public Health and:

- are studying for a first or higher degree & will graduate in the academic year 2012-13; OR
- are a UK-registered PhD student hoping for an additional year as a Visiting Fellow at Harvard; OR
- have completed a first or higher degree and graduated most recently no earlier than 2008

Details of the competition and an application form to be completed online can be found on www.kennedytrust.org.uk/frankknox

Applications will open in early August and close: 23.59 on Sunday 28 October 2012.<>
Enquiries regarding the Fellowships are welcome. Please ring Annie Thomas on 020 7222 1151.

MSc Chemistry and Entrepreneurship

University of Nottingham

The MSc is taken over one year, full-time, and is taught jointly by the School of Chemistry and the Business School. It comprises taught modules, dissertations, presentations and experiential learning components.

The transformation of novel science into successful business ventures is key to the long-term profitability of the world’s chemical and related industries, including pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals. This goal requires scientists who possess a critical combination of technical and business skills. Increasingly, such individuals are playing a pivotal role in today’s knowledge-driven economy by enhancing existing businesses and by setting up new ventures themselves.

This unique MSc course provides an exciting opportunity for science graduates from the UK and overseas to learn about the latest developments in chemical science, to experience first-hand commercialisation pathways for new discoveries and gain the required business skills and training for a successful career at the science-business interface.

The course attracts students from around the world meaning you will not only experience a purely academic training but will also be exposed to new ideas, approaches, and methods of working from other countries adding an extra dimension to your learning experience. To ensure you have the best possible experience, we limit the course to 20 students each year.
The course is based on a central core of modules that develop important business-related skills, media training and familiarise you with pathways to commercialisation of scientific breakthroughs. Guest speakers from industry, academia, government and investor funds give seminars as part of some of these modules, offering you a direct view of current thinking and future expectations. Visits to local companies and SMEs (small and medium–sized enterprises) are also arranged.

This core programme is further supplemented by a free choice of modules covering novel developments in the chemical sciences, exposure to chemical engineering design, project management and case studies of sustainable energy development and successful industrial commercialisation projects. You can choose the modules that best suit your interests, skill requirements and future career plans.

The MSc culminates in an exciting chemistry technology transfer project with the possibility to experience the daily workings of a university spin-out company or take part in a real industrial commercialisation project as part of a larger team. This project will involve individual and group work.

Home and EU students can find information at www.nottingham.ac.uk/graduateschool

Information for international students can be found at www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationaloffice

Applicants should hold an honours degree in chemistry, at 2:1 level or above, from an approved University. You will also need two satisfactory academic references that must be no more than two years old.

If your first language is not English and you do not have a degree from a UK institution, you must achieve an overall score on the British Council IELTS test of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element; or a TOEFL score of 573, including a minimum score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English; or a TOEFL iBT score of 88 with no less than 19 in any element. Test results should be no more than two years old.

You can apply online at https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk

For further information, please contact:

Postgraduate Manager
t: +44 (0)115 951 3481
e: chemistry-pg-admissions@nottingham.ac.uk
w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/chemistry

Masters Studentship in History of Medicine

Northern Centre for the History of Medicine

School of History, Classics and Archaeology

Newcastle University

The Northern Centre for the History of Medicine at Newcastle University is pleased to advertise a Masters Studentship Award for postgraduate study in Newcastle University’s MA programme in the History of Medicine during the academic year 2012-13. The closing date for applications is 30 May 2012.

The studentship will be awarded at £6,500 for a full-time student of outstanding merit, including £5,500 towards fees (covering home/EU rates) and awarding £1,000 maintenance support. A part time studentship would be considered for a meritorious applicant at c. half the above rate per annum. The studentship will be available as of September 2012.

Successful applicants will join the postgraduate community based at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at Newcastle University. Postgraduate teaching and research supervision in the History of Medicine at Newcastle is delivered by scholars with established international reputations in the field.

Subject to slight changes, the MA in the History of Medicine incorporates three compulsory formal research training components (60 credits), during which students develop research skills and methodologies; three special study options (60 credits), one of which can be a foreign language course or a module in one of the other MA programmes offered by the School; and it culminates in the completion of an intensively researched 14,000 word dissertation (60 credits). Study consists mainly of seminars, lectures, tutorials, workshops and independent learning.

The programme provides the necessary research training that will either link into further PhD and postgraduate academic study, or act as a stand alone MA. Candidates who have successfully completed the programme will be eligible to take part in the annual Wellcome Trust PhD studentship competition. The MA also provides the key skills and training for a wide range of careers both within and outside of Higher Education.

Eligibility
Applications for the studentship are invited from highly motivated graduates from various backgrounds including the Humanities and Social Sciences. Applicants require a good (or predicted) undergraduate degree result (1st or high 2:1) in such a subject. Candidates with a medical background are also strongly encouraged to apply, and the studentship is open to current stage 4 Newcastle medical students who have opted to take the MA in the History of Medicine as an intercalated degree after stage 4 MBBS. Applications from overseas candidates with equivalent qualifications are also very welcome.

Applicants are asked to send: i) a CV and list of academic qualifications and experience; ii) a personal statement and letter of application outlining reasons for wanting to pursue postgraduate study in the history of medicine at Newcastle and highlighting specific research interests (max 300 words), iii) copies of any relevant certificates and transcripts, and (iv) letters of recommendation from two academic referees. Applications should be sent to the Postgraduate Secretary, Mrs. Sandra Fletcher, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, tel. +44 (0)191 222 7966, to arrive no later than 30 May 2012.

For specific enquiries about the studentship and about the MA programme please contact:

Dr Thomas Rütten
Newcastle Director of the Northern Centre for the History of Medicine
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Newcastle University
Armstrong Building
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
Tel: (direct) +44 (0)191 222 3547; email: thomas.rutten@ncl.ac.uk

For more information on the Northern Centre for the History of Medicine see
http://www.nchm.ac.uk/

For more information on the subject of History of Medicine at Newcastle see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/medicine/index.htm

For more information on the MA programme in History of Medicine at Newcastle see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/subjects/history/courses/414

Fully-funded 4 Year Engineering Doctorates and 1 Year Masters of Research in Materials Science and Engineering

Want to do a doctorate or masters in the exciting area of renewable energy generation and storage? We also have projects on metallurgy for automotive components and the hi tech manufacturing of new iron based alloys.

Fully funded 4 year Engineering Doctorates and 1 year Masters of Research in Materials Science and Engineering at Swansea University – £17,000 tax free bursaries available!

Projects cover steel metallurgy through to functional solar collecting coatings

Each project is led by the industrial partner and aims to solve a very real and relevant problem. A number of the projects aim to support the SPECIFIC project (www.specific.eu.com) which aims to turn buildings into power stations using functional coatings. Projects will aim to develop coatings that collect solar energy, store energy and release it in a controlled way. This represents a great opportunity for people looking to gain a post graduate qualification, industrial contact and receive a tax free bursary as well as contribution to the aim of reducing CO2 emissions in the UK.

Requirements

• A good degree in a science or engineering subject
• Must have a passport from a European Union country
• A keen interest in science and engineering

Benefits
• The Engineering Doctorate comes with an annual, tax free bursary of £17,000. The Masters comes with a tax free bursary of £12,500; both the EngD and the MRes are exempt from fees
• Accredited Masters and Doctorate programme
• Work closely with the SPECIFIC project (£20million project aimed at generating functional coatings for buildings that generate, store and release energy)
• Each project is defined and led by industry – good way of gaining industrial experience while gaining qualifications
• Work with large and small companies
• Projects descriptors available on the website from April 2012 onwards – you can apply specifically for a project that interests you
• Attend UK and overseas conferences
• Excellent job prospects on completion of the scheme
• Projects on metallurgy, mechanical properties, environmental management, coatings and corrosion, renewables and many other areas.

There are fully funded Doctorates and Masters Projects available starting in October 2012 with interviews in May and June.

Go to www.strip-project.co.uk for more details.

MSc Packaging Technology Management

Brunel University

Entry: September

It is the aim of this course to produce high-calibre packaging technologists and managers who have the vision and flexibility to create opportunities and to solve problems effectively.

The course is relevant to a wide range of industries including: packaging designers; raw materials producers; packaging converters and printers; product manufacturers; packaging machine suppliers; and retailers. You will benefit from this course if you are involved in the design, manufacture, specification or use of packaging.

Aims
Becoming a student on the course provides you with:

- an opportunity to obtain a higher degree whilst pursuing a career;
- enhanced technical and managerial skills;
- contact with students from all sectors of the industry and the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences;
- the potential for accelerated career development;
- the vision to choose the most effective packaging solutions.

There are clear benefits to your company too. Active involvement can:

- realise employees’ full potential for contributing to the business;
- raise the technical and managerial skill levels within the company;
- help with the recruitment and retention of high-calibre personnel;
- provide cost-effective access to University research facilities.

Mode of study

1 Year Full-Time The taught element of the course (September to April) includes eight modules; delivery will be by a combination of lectures, tutorials and group/seminar work. A further four months (May to September) is spent undertaking the dissertation.

3-5 Years Distance Learning The distance learning programme is designed to enable you to conduct most of your studies at home, in your own time and at your own pace. There is no requirement to attend lectures at Brunel University; instead you follow a structured programme of self-study at home or at work.

You are supplied with a study pack supported by eLearning web based lecture materials. You can take between 3 and 5 years to complete the course, it is entirely up to you how long you take but usually the minimum is 3 years, with you taking four modules in the first year, four modules in the second year and the dissertation in the third year. However, depending on your other commitments you can take longer up to a maximum of 5 years.

Assessment is by a combination of assignments and examinations. Examinations can be taken either at Brunel University or in the country you are resident in. We have an extensive network of organisations (universities, colleges and British Council Offices) throughout the world that will provide invigilation services. The cost of invigilation away from Brunel is your responsibility. The exams are held in May and September each year.

Entry Requirements for 2012 Entry
A UK first or second class Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification or HND or Diploma of Institute of Packaging with relevant experience. The course is designed to accommodate students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

Further information
For further information visit the course website.

Applications should be made via the Brunel University online application system.

Enquirie
Marketing and Recruitment Office
School of Engineering and Design
Email sed-pg-admissions@brunel.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0)1895 265814/266634

PGDip Nursing (Adult, Children’s, Mental Health)

King’s College London

Two years, full time

Course description
PGDip Nursing (Adult, Children’s, Mental Health)
King’s College London

Course aims
The primary aim of the programme is to support students as they progress towards registered practitioner level and beyond, and to provide a framework within which they can acquire and demonstrate both generic transferable competencies and those specific to their area of practice.

Course description
This postgraduate nursing programme is designed for graduates from other disciplines who wish to gain professional registration in adult, child or mental health nursing. This is a shortened programme over two years.

The programme focuses on quality care, cutting edge clinical skills and is designed to be both research intensive and research informed. You will learn the pivotal roles of nurse and client, while developing your nursing skills and building your knowledge of professional and ethical practice. This innovative programme ensures our students meet the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Subjects such as physiology, professional practice, research, evidence-based practice, policy and clinical leadership, as well as adult, child or mental health nursing are studied. The programme is divided between theoretical modules and clinical practice, with blocks of time spent in clinical placement.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Opportunities for national and international electives are also offered.

Duration
Two years, full time

Special features

• Partnerships with world-class teaching hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster, Imperial College Healthcare, South London & Maudsley.
• Links with industry, health services and policy makers.
• 100 per cent employability; our graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally.
• Renowned for the quality of our research work.
• World-class academics and gifted students from all walks of life.

Entry requirements
A good Second Class Honours Degree (or equivalent) and 575 hours (4 months full-time) social / healthcare related (patient contact care) experience. Successful applicants will be asked to complete an APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) claim form. For more information about accreditation please refer to our website.

Funding
Places are funded by the NHS. There is also a non-means tested bursary available through the NHS Students Grants Unit. For information on fees and funding for programmes at King’s go to http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/

If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website. Please see the UCAS website for instructions.
The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.

The UCAS codes for the different programmes are:
B741 – Adult branch
B731 – Child branch
B761 – Mental Health branch

Personal statement and supporting information
A personal statement will be required when you apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

For further enquiries, please contact:

Pre-registration Admissions Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7848 3024 / 3705 / 323
Email: admission-preregenq@kcl.ac.uk
School Website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/index.aspx

MSc Medical Sciences

Newcastle University

12mths Full-time

Aims
This MSc programme is designed to provide you with a broad education in diverse areas of medical sciences. You will gain an understanding of the principles and practices that underpin contemporary medical sciences and biomedicine. The programme is suitable for graduates with a background in biomedical sciences, medicine or dentistry and for graduates from more varied backgrounds who require a conversion course that will allow them to acquire expertise and specialist knowledge in biomedicine. The knowledge and skills acquired will be relevant to a wide range of careers, including those in the health sector, academia and industry for which a Masters’ level education is desirable or essential. The programme will also provide an excellent preparation for a higher level research degree.

Course Description
This taught postgraduate degree comprises two semesters of taught modules and a third semester where you will work exclusively on your dissertation. The programme offers a wide range of modules delivered by scientists and clinicians, drawing on current medical research practice, that may include: ageing and health, musculoskeletal disease, experimental medicine and therapeutics, drug discovery and development, cancer studies, clinical epidemiology, cognitive neuroscience and psychiatric illness, genetics of common diseases, developmental genetics, medical genomics, applied immunobiology, nanomaterials in healthcare technologies, neuroimaging, neurological disease, stem cells and regenerative medicine, systems biology, transplantation sciences and toxicology.

For further information please visit our website.

Entrance Requirements
An Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or related discipline or a degree in medicine or dentistry. For science graduates, a first-class or an upper-second-class degree is the standard minimum requirement. Two academic references are required.

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum of IELTS 6.5 for each sub-section, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or equivalent. Applicants with lower English language qualifications may be accepted if they follow a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle University Centre which provides extra tuition to help students meet the University’s English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants):

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Contact
For further programme-related information, prospective UK/EU students should contact the Degree Programme Director:

Faculty of Medical Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 246 4417
Email: medpg.mscmsenquiries@ncl.ac.uk

For further programme-related information, prospective international students should contact:

Professor Steve J Yeaman
Director of International Postgraduate Studies
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7433
Email: biomed-international-pg@ncl.ac.uk

For more information please see our website.

Science Writer Internship

Royal Society of Chemistry

Based in Cambridge, UK.

This 8 week position is supported by the Marriott Bequest Trust and a bursary of £1,750 is provided.

The RSC is looking for a student member to work as a science writer in our editorial office this summer. You will gain experience working for two of our publications: Chemistry World and Education in Chemistry.

This eight week position, supported by the Marriott Bequest Trust, will provide a hands-on introduction to the complete editorial process from writing and editing to page layout and printing.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

With an interest in science communication, you’ll demonstrate an enthusiasm for writing and will probably be coming towards the end of, or have recently completed, your chemical science degree or postgraduate course.

If that sounds like you, please send your CV accompanied by a letter describing how you would benefit from the experience. We also need to see three varied samples of your previously published written work. If you don’t have any available samples, compose some of your own ‘Chemical Science’-style news section pieces based on some recent journals papers.

To apply, visit the RSC jobs website.

Deadline: 25 May 2012

Vacancy reference no. 12-49.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and value diversity.

Web-based MSc courses in Plasma Physics

Queen’s University Belfast, Centre for Plasma Physics

The Master of Science course in Plasma Physics will admit its next intake in September 2012.

This is a largely web-based Master of Science course in Plasma Physics. It is designed to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the principal facts, theories and experimental and computer simulation techniques of plasma physics through research-led teaching. While the QUB-enrolled students will be required to be in full-time study at QUB, the web-based teaching format is designed to allow the course and modules to be studied and delivered by students and staff at other locations in the UK and abroad. At QUB the web-based taught modules will be completed by face to face tutorials and short projects undertaken in the QUB research laboratories and a 15 week research project which can be undertaken at QUB or in a suitable research institution or industry.

Innovative delivery & assessment methods
The delivery methods employ well recognised pedagogical strategies to keep students engaged with the course material. New material is made available each week.

Textual Material
The student will be directed to download and read, in detail, textual material from the course website, ensuring they understand it by creating their own abbreviated notes and supplementing the notes provided from other sources.

Online Tasks
The student will also be directed to work on two or three online tasks which will be embedded in the text which they discuss with their fellow students in the online discussion forum.

Assignments
There are two assignments in each module, either in the form of an essay-style work addressing a specific topic and requiring the use of resources outside of the lecture material, or work with a particular computer programme or simulation.

Online Tests (Quizzes)
Two or three timed online quizzes will be released during the modules. Each student has a unique set of questions. The format of the questions can require a mathematical, numerical, multiple choice or keyword response.

Why study Plasma Physics at Queen’s University?

- Courses targeted at people who are (or plan to be) professionally involved in plasma research, in the academic or private market;
- Provide an opportunity to work in plasma industry, in microelectronics, in material processing, fusion engineering and elsewhere;
- The web-based courses are specifically designed for remote study and can either be taken as stand-alone web-based courses or be combined into a Master’s degree.
- Excellent job success rate: 74 % of MSc graduates to date have obtained PhD studentships both in UK and abroad, while 13 % are now employed in the private sector.
- Study in one of the biggest Centres active in plasma physics in UK!

The MSc course requires a presence at Queen’s University only for a short period and possibly for the summer research project. It is therefore ideally designed to suit professionally active individuals who are interested in advanced training in a challenging field of Physics.

A fully remote attendance option may also be available, for both UK and overseas students, and can be negociated on a case by case basis.

Single Module option: For research students or employees who need to quickly acquire a basic knowledge of plasma physics, there is a 4-week module “Introduction to Plasma Physics”. Other specialised modules are taught over 8 or 12 weeks. Each course may be taken independently, for “foundation” level training or for know-how upgrade purposes.

Entry requirements
The programme is suitable for graduates with an upper Second Class Honours degree (BSc 2.2) or higher, in Physics or in a related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate competency in English language (at least 6.0 in IELTS or iBT TOEFL score of 80).

Details on the course content, on admission criteria and on the application procedure can be downloaded at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/mp/cpp/MScCourses. Applications for admission are taken continuously, and treated on an individual, first-come first-serve basis. Response to individual applications is ensured shortly after receipt of the complete application package, consisting of: an online application form, complete transcripts (all courses taken, marks obtained, degrees awarded), and two references (to be submitted upon request by two referees named in the application; general reference letters attached upon submission are not considered). Furthermore, proof of English language qualification is requested for non-UK candidates (detailed eligibility criteria above).

Further information is available from Dr I Kourakis at plasmaMSc@qub.ac.uk or via physics@qub.ac.uk.

MSc Applied Environmental Science

This well established course is aimed at recent graduates in Science, Engineering, and Architecture and graduates currently working with government departments, local government, state and semi-state agencies, industry and environmental consultants. It provides students with the knowledge base, skills and confidence to participate in multidisciplinary projects dealing with environmental issues, assessment, management and policy development. The emphasis is on providing the knowledge and practical skills to equip graduates for a range of careers in environmental resources assessment, management and protection.

This multidisciplinary course encompasses the marine, freshwater and terrestrial systems and is the only Environmental Science course in Ireland to include a major component on the engineering aspects of water quality, hydrology and waste treatment processes. Delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of in-house and visiting experts there is heavy emphasis on practical training in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, information sourcing, data analysis, reporting and communication. A sizeable proportion of the practical training is in relation to the assessment of environmental impacts where students receive training in the appropriate methods (e.g. bioassessment of water quality) and tools (e.g. GIS). Students also develop the essential skills of planning and teamwork through project course work and the research project component.

Modules studied include:

• Applied Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Bioassessment of Freshwaters
• Global Change Ecology
• Wildlife Resource Management
• Soil Ecology
• Environmental Geology
• Ecotoxicology and Air Quality Monitoring
• Ecological Modelling

Career opportunities
Our graduates are building successful varied careers in environmental resource assessment, management and protection. Some are employed in environmental consultancy positions, Fisheries Boards, local authorities, Government departments responsible for the environment, and the Environmental Protection Agency in Ireland. Some have gone on to further studies such as PhDs.

Entry requirements
This programme is suitable for graduates of Science, Engineering, Architecture, Geography and related disciplines who achieve an Honours degree or equivalent qualification.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate competency in English language (at least 6.5 in IELTS or a TOEFL score of 100 on the Internet Based Test).

Further information is available from our website.

To apply online please go to www.ucd.ie/apply

Contact Details
Dr. Mary Kelly-Quinn (Programme Coordinator)
Phone: + 353 1 716 2243
Email: mary.kelly-quinn@ucd.ie

Or visit our website.

MSc Plant Biology | Future Crops

The last decade has seen rapid developments in our understanding of plants and their place in our world. Technological advances in genetics, genomics, cell biology, biotechnology, and environmental biology are improving our understanding of plant physiology, ecology, plant-environment interactions and the implications of climate change. This knowledge will be the foundation for improving existing crops and the future development of novel (non-traditional) crops. This new cutting-edge course provides insight into the unique contribution plants make and will make to the future wellbeing of the world’s population.

Harnessing the unique expertise of the strongest and broadest team of plant biologists in Ireland this one year course is comprised of a series of classroom based modules through innovative education approaches and an independent research project. It equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to be proficient in a wide range of disciplines relevant to plant biology such as cell biology, ecology, physiology, genomics, genetics and climate change.

Students will learn the key skills of planning and conducting experiments, presentation and dissemination of research results while gaining practical hands-on experience in using the large array of state-of-the-art technologies in the UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science.

Students are fully involved in active research groups and exposed to up-to-the-minute developments in plant biology by in-house and visiting experts.. A unique module on entrepreneurship in plant biology focuses on how research outputs can be developed for commercial purposes and brought to the marketplace.

Graduates of the course will have developed the following range of critical skills to ensure they are best placed for a career in plant biology:

• Ability to understand and to follow scientific research through to application in the marketplace
• Ability to critically appraise the newest scientific literature, especially in areas of controversy
• Ability to formulate and test hypotheses using appropriate techniques and tools
• Ability to interpret a variety of inter-connected data sets arising from laboratory work
• Ability to communicate clear and unambiguous results and underpinning rationale to both specialist and lay audiences, through popular science articles, scientific peer reviewed articles and oral presentations.

Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Plant Biology – Future Crops are trained to meet the challenges of plant science into the future. This MSc will be of great value to individuals who wish to pursue scientific careers in academia, agriculture, plant biology based or bio-industries, policy arenas (both governmental and non-governmental), patenting, environmental licensing, plant breeding, agrochemical development, food safety. Graduates who choose to go on to further study will have a distinct advantage when applying for PhD Studentships.

Entry requirements
This programme is suitable for all Science graduates with an Honours degree or equivalent qualification, in the life sciences such as Biology, Botany, Ecology, Zoology, Geology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Biology, Plant Science.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate competency in English language (at least 6.5 in IELTS or a TOEFL score of 100 on the Internet Based Test).

Further information is available from our website.

To apply online please go to www.ucd.ie/apply

Contact Details
Dr. Thomas F. Gallagher (Programme Coordinator)
Phone: + 353 1 716 2243
Email: futurecrops@ucd.ie

Or visit our website.