Contaminant Hydrogeology MSc - University of Sheffield
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This MSc integrates much of the material on hydrologeology found in the mainstream Hydrogeology MSc courses, with teaching on theoretical and applied aspects of contaminant hydrogeology – a key area of work in UK hydrogoelogy. The course includes modules on environmental chemistry, risk assessment and monitored natural attenuation of contamination, in situ remediation, remediation of NAPL contaminants, landfill engineering, resource risk assessment, and regulation. These lecture modules are supported by laboratory work and modelling and a site visit.
Key facts about the course are given in the table below; full details of the MSc course can be found on the university webpage.
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| MSc course |
Contaminant Hydrogeology |
| Course structure |
12 months full-time, modules taught in 3-week blocks, plus 2 weeks web-based distance learning |
| Flexible options |
Part time over 2-3 years |
| Modules |
12 taught modules over the first 6 months including;
Environmental chemistry
Water resources and hydrology
Sampling and data analysis
Landfill engineering and environmental management
Remediation of NAPL pollutants
Risk assessment for soil and groundwater
In situ groundwater remediation |
| Field course |
Site visit included in second semester |
| Dissertation requirements |
Independant dissertation project is completed over the summer months with potential collaboration with external partners. A short technical paper and presentation forma part of the assessment |
| Work experience |
Potential collaboration with external partners during completion of the independant project |
| Funding opportunties |
Some industry funding available |
| Course convenor |
Dr Steve Thornton
s.f.thornton@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Links |
Course webpage
Groundwater and Protection Restoration Group
PhD Opportunities
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short courses
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