Overview
What you will learn
This Plastic in Drinking Water - how worried should we be course offered by Cranfield University will provide state-of-the-art knowledge on microplastics in water. You will learn about the occurrence, fate, and transport of microplastics in water treatment processes. We cover sampling strategies and instrumental methods for both quantitative and qualitative monitoring of microplastics. We explain the current quality assurance/control measures needed to ensure sound data acquisition and validation of results.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Definition and classification of microplastics,
- Sampling techniques and analytical methods,
- Quality assurance/control for analysis of microplastics,
- A brief resume of health impacts of microplastics exposure,
- Occurrence of microplastics in water environments,
- Removal of microplastics by water treatment processes (coagulation, filtration, membranes etc),
- Nanoplastics – are these particles the real problem?
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management View 21 other Short Courses in Hydrology & Water Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This masterclass is aimed at all researchers, scientists, engineers and managers who have an interest in water quality and the latest issues the sector is facing.
- No specific experience is required other than a general understanding of water treatment and supply.
Tuition Fee
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International
185 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 185 GBP for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
185 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 185 GBP for the full programme during 1 days.