This taught one-year course will give students a thorough understanding of all aspects of wetland science required for understanding, design and construction of treatment wetlands for pollution control. Students will learn the theoretical and practical skills needed in the application of a range of treatment wetlands for pollution control and water management. Field and laboratory work will also cover the latest techniques in environmental analysis needed for contemporary wetland monitoring and experimentation. Taught wetland modules include: Wetland classes and biodiversity Wetland hydrology and biogeochemistry Wetland Ecosystem Services International wetland field trip Constructed treatment wetlands Instrumental and environmental analysis: alongside the theoretical and practical design skills needed for the building of constructed treatment wetlands students on this course will learn a variety of instrumental analysis techniques. These will be tailored for constructed wetland engineers and biogeochemists interested in environmental analysis and suitable for those studying a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats – not just wetlands. The theory, practical use and basic maintenance of the instruments will be covered, along with sample collection and analysis. The lab and field based techniques covered include: pH, conductivity and Redox potential Greenhouse gas (GHG) collection and analysis using a gas chromatograph (GC) and infra-red gas analysis (IRGA) Cation and anion concentration analysis using ion chromatography (IC) Stable isotope analysis with an isotope ratio mass spectrometer (IRMS) Modelling for the design of treatment wetlands Constructed treatment wetland research project: the research project comprises a third of the MSc and is supervised by research active staff with excellent publication record and experience in their field. There is the possibility of working alongside a constructed wetland consultancy partner for pa

Students choosing this MSc will enjoy a modular course that will teach both the practical and theoretical aspects of wetland science in order to create an understanding of the requirements of wetland systems designed for pollution control. Participants will be highly qualified to engage in the rapidly developing wetland construction industry. Successful students will therefore develop the skills and experience required to enable progression onto PhD studies in a wide-range of biological, biogeochemical, environmental and conservation based subjects. The course will also allow students to seek employment in areas related to constructed wetlands, water and wetland management, soil science, water treatment and quality, conservation and environmental consultancy