Msc Climate Change: Managing The Marine Environment in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK

Msc Climate Change: Managing The Marine Environment in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Large global changes, and climate change in particular, are having significant impacts on the environment. The study of impacts and mitigation/adaptation measures in the marine environment requires a truly interdisciplinary approach. It is essential that scientists, engineers and environmental decision-makers understand the fundamentals of the causes, impacts and management measures involved in dealing with such important issues. The programme specialises in the challenges facing the marine environment and is part of the University's programme of teaching and research in climate change related issues. There are a variety of optional courses available but the core courses are listed below.

Career

Below are just a few examples of the wide breadth of employment or PhD positions our recent graduates have secured:

• Blair Easton (2018) is a researcher at St Abbs Research Station
• Allan Cochrans (2016) has secured a PhD at Stirling University
• David Hill (2015) is Strategic Business and Finance Manager, Scottish Government
• Theofilos Sidiropoulos (2015) has secured a position at Gardine Geosciences Ltd.
• Cristina Pullan (2014) Christina holds a BSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of Brighton and a MSc in Climate Change from Heriot Watt University. She joined the science team in October 2016 with 4 years of experience in delivering marine education and conservation. She has previously worked as an Assistant Marine Conservation and Engagement Officer for Sussex Wildlife Trust, a Trainee Marine and Coastal Conservation Officer for the Cumbria Wildlife Trust, a Shark Tagging Research Assistant for the Marine Life Trust, and a Marine Education and Conservation Officer for the NGO Ecoteer in Malaysia. She brings excellent knowledge of Madagascar’s marine ecosystems to the team, having previously spent time in the north of Madagascar as a Marine Research Assistant with the NGO Frontier. In her role as Science Officer, she is responsible for conducting regular marine research, training our volunteers/interns, and helping to run our coral reef restoration programmes.

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