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MSc International Innovation (Environmental Science) Blending theory with high impact company collaborations in UK and China
Overview of the Programme
Course Modules
This 2 year MSc offers a ground-breaking curriculum, blending academic studies, company projects and cultural experiences. This course draws on the strengths of the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC). As one of the first universities to establish a department of Environmental Science, we have long been in the forefront of the field. We are placed sixth nationally for Geography and Environmental Science by the Guardian 2015 league table. Students will gain a foundation in the areas of design and management, whilst specialising in environmental science. The course provides an excellent opportunity for ambitious students to work on high impact collaborative research, development and commercialisation projects between UK and Chinese businesses, whilst gaining an insight into Chinese business, language and culture. There are 38 places with bursaries across six specialist pathways for the MSc International Innovation (telecommunications, computer science, design, engineering, entrepreneurship and environmental science) and you will become part of a group of like-minded, multidisciplinary students, entrepreneurs and businesses. Typical candidates applying for this pathway will have a BSc degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, geography, hydrology or related disciplines.
Students will choose from plus other options including:
• Toxicological Mechanisms and Measurements • Wildlife Monitoring Techniques • Pollution Microbiology • Physical Volcanology • Consequences of Toxic Effects • Groundwater Resources and Protection • Environmental Radioactivity • Chemical Risk Assessment • Data Assimilation and Integration • Crop Protection Plus modules in: • Corporate Entrepreneurship • Design Driven Innovation • Chinese Language and Culture (or equivalent for Chinese speakers)
Career Options Students will be able to use their practical, language and cultural proficiency as a launch pad for their future careers: establishing a global venture, joining an international organisation, government institution, or pursuing further academic studies. Inter-disciplinary Study Inter disciplinary collaboration is at the core of this innovative programme. Students will develop a strong theoretical background whilst developing additional specialist insights.
Company Projects in the UK & Guangdong Province, China Students will work on two company projects, in the UK and in Guangdong Province, China, where students will spend 6-8 months. With supervision, students will build upon their academic expertise to deliver collaborative R&D and commercialisation projects. Cultural Immersion Business, cultural and language seminars tailored to support non-Chinese and Chinese speaking students. Living Allowance/Bursary 38 students selected onto the MSc International Innovation will receive a tax free award of £16,000 over the duration of the programme from the Lancaster China Catalyst Programme, which is funded by the HEFCE Catalyst Fund and Lancaster County Council. Tuition fees still apply. Once the 38 bursaries have been taken, students may still apply for the course but successful applicants are likely to need to secure alternative funding. Apply Now For more information and to apply, go to our website. Competition for 38 places is intense, so please apply early. Applications open October 2014. The programme starts in October 2015. In addition there are 12 fee waiver scholarships available to students worth £2000.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/china-catalyst/msc For further information on the course contact Claire Prior, Admissions. Lancaster University Management School, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 4YX Tel: +44 (0)1524 592286 Email:
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